Lundum
/ˈlʊn.dəm/noun
An archaic Brazilian dance of African origin, also called lundu.
Did you know?Lundum was associated with Afro-Brazilian performance traditions and was often condemned by colonial and religious authorities for its sensual movements.
Etymological Timeline
18th Century
Kimbundu?
lundú
“A probable African source associated with the dance term; the precise etymology is uncertain.”
18th Century
Portuguese
lundu
“An Afro-Brazilian dance and musical form.”
18th Century
Portuguese
lundum
“A variant form referring to the same Brazilian dance.”
19th Century
English
lundum
“A Brazilian dance of African origin.”
Modern English
English
lundum
“An archaic or chiefly historical name for the lundu dance.”