flamenco

Where does the word "flamenco" come from? It comes from Spanish flamenco, and was adopted directly into English (1882).

Flamenco’s story begins in Spanish: flamenco meant “Flemish, or the Andalusian art form.” Possibly originally meaning Flemish, later applied to the passionate Andalusian song, dance, and guitar tradition. It reached English by 1882 as flamenco. Spanish 'Flemish', possibly an ironic name; developed among Andalusian Roma. Today, flamenco means a passionate style of Spanish music, song, and dance originating in Andalusia.

1. Stage 1 · Spanish · 1700s flamenco "Flemish, or the Andalusian art form", possibly originally meaning Flemish, later applied to the passionate Andalusian song, dance, and guitar tradition.
2. Stage 2 · English · 1882 flamenco "a passionate Andalusian musical and dance tradition", Spanish 'Flemish', possibly an ironic name; developed among Andalusian Roma.