tarantism in Swedish

tarantism in Swedish is tarantism — tarantism means an uncontrollable urge to dance, once believed in parts of Italy to be caused by a tarantula's bite.

tarantism in Swedish

tarantism

noun

An extreme urge to dance, popularly thought to have been caused by the bite of a tarantula (Lycosa tarantula) and prevalent in southern Italy in the 15th through 17th centuries.

What does "tarantism" mean?

noun An uncontrollable urge to dance, once believed in parts of Italy to be caused by a tarantula's bite.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "tarantism" in Swedish?

"tarantism" in Swedish is tarantism. tarantism means: An uncontrollable urge to dance, once believed in parts of Italy to be caused by a tarantula's bite.

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