ghili
- noun
- UK
:
zapato ghillie
- He bought a new pair of ghili for his first Highland dance competition.
Examples
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Before the performance, she carefully laced up her ghili for the traditional Scottish dance.
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The dancer's ghili were decorated with intricate patterns to match her costume.
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He wore a pair of ghilis for the dance.
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The dancers' ghili shoes were beautifully decorated.
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Before the performance, she carefully laced up her ghili for the traditional Scottish dance.
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The dancer's ghili were decorated with intricate patterns to match her costume.
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He bought a new pair of ghili for his first Highland dance competition.
Synonyms
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1.0
Things people wear on their feet, like shoes or boots
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2.7
A shoe made for dancing that helps you move smoothly and gives support to your foot
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2.8
Light, flexible shoes worn for dancing or indoor use
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3.0
Things you wear on your feet like shoes or boots
A light shoe with no tongue and laces used for Irish or Scottish dancing
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ghili for the lightweight laced shoe comes from the Scottish word gille, used in Highland dress and dance. That's why ghili shoes are the soft, laced shoes dancers wear with traditional Scottish outfits.