noun🔗ShareCalypsoA type of music and dance that originated in the West Indies (perhaps Trinidad), characterized by improvised lyrics on topical or broadly humorous subjects, often creating satire of current events."The steel drum band played lively calypso music at the school's Caribbean festival, making everyone want to dance and laugh at the silly political jokes in the lyrics. "Le groupe de tambours d'acier a joué une musique calypso entraînante lors du festival caribéen de l'école, donnant à tout le monde envie de danser et de rire des blagues politiques stupides dans les paroles.musicdancecultureentertainmenttraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareChanter du calypsoTo perform calypso."The students were calypsoing their favorite calypso songs at the school talent show. "Les élèves chantaient leurs chansons de calypso préférées lors du spectacle de talents de l'école.musicentertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCalypsoA bulbous bog orchid of the genus Calypso, Calypso bulbosa"While hiking in the damp forest, we were excited to spot a delicate calypso blooming near the mossy rocks. "En randonnée dans la forêt humide, nous étions ravis de repérer un calypso délicat en fleurs près des rochers moussus.natureplantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBleu clairA light blue color."She painted her bedroom walls calypso. "Elle a peint les murs de sa chambre en bleu clair.colorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading