bal|let|o|mane

bal|let|o|mane
bal|let|o|mane «ba LEHT uh mayn», noun.
a person who is very fond of ballets, especially one with considerable knowledge of their music, techniques, and other specific features; ballet enthusiast.
[< French balletomane < ballet + -mane < manie mania]

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