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Noun: carioca  ,ker-ee'ow-ku [N. Amer], ,ka-ree'ow-ku [Brit]
  1. A lively ballroom dance that resembles the samba
    "The couple performed a spirited carioca at the dance competition"
     
  2. Music composed for dancing the carioca
    "The Brazilian band played a spirited carioca that had everyone swaying"
Noun: Carioca  ,ker-ee'ow-ku [N. Amer], ,ka-ree'ow-ku [Brit]
  1. A native or inhabitant of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    "The Cariocas are known for their vibrant carnival celebrations"

Derived forms: Cariocas, cariocas

Type of: ballroom dance, ballroom dancing, Brazilian, dance music

Part of: Rio, Rio de Janeiro

Encyclopedia: Carioca