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tutu1 a very short skirt worn by ballerinas, made of projecting layers of stiffened sheer material tutu2 a shrub, Coriaria arborea, of New Zealand, having seeds that are poisonous to farm animals Tutu Desmond. born 1931, South African clergyman, noted for his opposition to apartheid: Anglican Bishop of Johannesburg (1984--86) and Archbishop of Cape Town (1986--96); in 1995 he became leader of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, established to investigate human rights violations during the apartheid era. Nobel peace prize 1984 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Shorter classical tutus, perhaps remnants of the Baroque panniered and bustled court gowns that forced a port de bras higher and farther from the body, allowed for freer leg action (even though photos of this style made skinny-legged, long-necked, small-headed ballerinas look vaguely reminiscent of ostriches). |
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