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discothèque
2 English words descend from French
discothèque
, most common first.
disco
A genre of dance music that was popular in the 1970s, characterized by elements of soul music with a strong Latin-American beat and often accompanied by pulsating lights.
discotheque
A nightclub where dancing takes place.