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Subject: tarantism: Dictionary.com Word of the Day
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May. 16, 2014

tarantism \TAR-uhn-tiz-uhm\ noun 1. a mania characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance, especially as prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, popularly attributed to the bite of the tarantula. Also, tarentism. Quotes …I am afraid I shall have nothing more to say, than t... See full quote -- Dominico Cirillo, "A Letter to Dr. William Watson, F. R. S. Giving Some Account of the Manna Tree, and of the Tarantula,” Philosophical Transactions, Vol. 60, 1770 Origin Tarantism comes from Taranto, the name of a seaport... See full origin

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