When you say 'tarantella' are you speaking Italian?

'Tarantella' is a word borrowed from Italian 'tarantella'. The word entered the English language some time around 1782.

tarantella [noun] [1782]

A lively folk dance of southern Italy in time

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Etymology: Italian, from 'Taranto' Italy

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