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show·girl

 (shō′gûrl′)
n.
A woman, typically attired in an elaborately decorated costume, who performs in a musical or theatrical production.
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showgirl

(ˈʃəʊˌɡɜːl)
n
(Dancing) a girl who appears in variety shows, nightclub acts, etc, esp as a singer or dancer
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.showgirl - a woman who dances in a chorus lineshowgirl - a woman who dances in a chorus line
chorine, chorus girl
chorus line, chorus - a body of dancers or singers who perform together
dancer, professional dancer, terpsichorean - a performer who dances professionally
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Translations

showgirl

[ˈʃəʊgɜːl] N → corista f
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showgirl

[ˈʃəʊˌgɜːl] n → show girl f inv
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