hambo

[ hahm-boo ]

noun

, plural ham·bos.

1. a Swedish folk dance in three-quarter time, originating in the 16th century.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hambo¹

1920–25; < Swedish, dial. shortening of Hanebo parish in Hälsingland, Sweden, after which the dance is named

Example Sentences

In this edition, participants will dance the hambo, taught by Harry Khamis and Pat Pi, and hear music by the Metrognomes.

From Seattle Times

He owned a piece of Sugar Trader, the 2003 Hambo runner-up.

From Seattle Times

Monks in saffron robes wander the site, guiding the groups of tourists who come from Russia, Mongolia and China to visit the Hambo Lama, the body of a monk who died in 1927 and was exhumed in 2002, his body said to be remarkably preserved.

From New York Times

FRI Hambo dance lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dancing to music by Folk Voice Band, 8:30 p.m.

From Seattle Times

WED Dance class, hambo, waltz and more for beginners and all levels of dancers, singles or couples, 7:30 p.m.

From Seattle Times