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tu·tu

(to͞o′to͞o)

A short skirt, often consisting of many layers of gathered sheer fabric, worn by ballerinas.

[French, perhaps alteration of cucu, baby-talk reduplication of cul, buttocks; see culotte.]

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tutu

(ˈtuːtuː)

(Ballet) a very short skirt worn by ballerinas, made of projecting layers of stiffened sheer material

[from French, changed from the nursery word cucu backside, from cul, from Latin cūlus the buttocks]

tutu

(ˈtuːtuː)

(Plants) a shrub, Coriaria arborea, of New Zealand, having seeds that are poisonous to farm animals

[Māori]

Tutu

(ˈtuːtuː)

(Biography) Desmond. born 1931, South African clergyman, noted for his opposition to apartheid: Anglican Bishop of Johannesburg (1984–86) and Archbishop of Cape Town (1986–96); in 1995 he became leader of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, established to investigate human rights violations during the apartheid era. Nobel peace prize 1984

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tu•tu

(ˈtuˌtu)

n., pl. -tus.

a short, full skirt, usu. made of several layers of tarlatan or tulle, worn by ballerinas.

[1925–30; < French]

tu′tued`, adj.

Tu•tu

(ˈtu tu)

n.

Desmond (Mpilo), born 1931, South African Anglican clergyman and civil-rights activist: Nobel peace prize 1984.

tutu

Originally a short petticoat sewn together between the legs at each performance for concealment; now short classical ballet skirt made of underpants trimmed with several layers of superimposed frills.

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Noun	1.	Tutu - South African prelate and leader of the antiapartheid struggle (born in 1931) Desmond Tutu
	2.	tutu - very short skirt worn by ballerinas ballet skirt skirt - a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women

Translations

تَنّورَة رَقْص

sukénka

balletskørt

Ballettröckchen

tutu

tütü

tútú, ballettpils

klostuotas sijonėlis

ballettskjørt kort ballettskjørt

suknička

balerin eteği

芭蕾舞女演员穿的短裙

tutu

[ˈtuːtuː] N → tutú m

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tutu

[ˈtuːtuː] n → tutu m

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tutu

n → Tutu nt, → Ballettröckchen nt

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tutu

[ˈtuːtuː] n → tutù m inv

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tutu

(ˈtuːtuː) noun

a female ballet dancer's short stiff skirt.

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Imagine twenty thousand of them breaking into the midst of an European army, confounding the ranks, overturning the carriages, battering the warriors' faces into mummy by terrible yerks from their hinder hoofs; for they would well deserve the character given to Augustus, RECALCITRAT UNDIQUE TUTUS. But, instead of proposals for conquering that magnanimous nation, I rather wish they were in a capacity, or disposition, to send a sufficient number of their inhabitants for civilizing Europe, by teaching us the first principles of honour, justice, truth, temperance, public spirit, fortitude, chastity, friendship, benevolence, and fidelity.

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Tutu spoke at Engineer stadium during a field day organised by Nyandarua Department of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries and the Kenya Veterinary Board.

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The former Minister of Chieftaincy Affairs lauded Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his leadership role in Ghana and abroad, noting that the Asantehene has been instrumental in the development process of Ghana, and urged other chiefs to emulate the Ashanti king.

Minerals Commission pays courtesy call on Otumfuo

After confirming the search for "Tutu" was over, the family were, not surprisingly, pretty astounded.

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"Mom, question: Does my dad still live in South America or did he move back?" Bridgette, who is having a haircut, asks Tutu in a (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PiC4UR_hGg&feature=youtu.be) sneak peek from the episode.

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Or, DIY it with as much shimmer as you like by bedazzling a leotard and tutu with loose rhinestones.

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Mpho Tutu followed her father's footsteps and became a cleric in the Anglican Church.

Tutu challenges church

Tutu was held captive by the Sudanese army during a joint attack launched by the JEM and the rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) against army position in Al-Tayes area in South Kordofan.

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The auction house uncovered a picture of the Sadler's Wells star in the tutu as she performed as Odette at Covent Garden in 1948.

Ballet legend Markova's tutu sold

The very tutu that was wrapped around the slender waist of ballet legend Dame Alicia Markova during Swan Lake was the star lot at Fieldings Auctioneers' Stourbridge sale on Saturday, realising a staggering PS2,600.

SELLING POINTE; Unique tutu worn by legendary ballet dancer goes for four times original estimate at auction

To be noted, Tutu bullets are banned under international law but occupation forces continue to use it.