TANGO Tan"go, n.; pl. Tangos (#). [Sp., a certain dance.] (a) A difficult dance in two-four time characterized by graceful posturing, frequent pointing positions, and a great variety of steps, including the cross step and turning steps. The dance is of Spanish origin, and is believed to have been in its original form a part of the fandango. (b) Any of various popular forms derived from this.
TANGRAM
Tan"gram, n. Etym: [Cf. Trangram.]
Defn: A Chinese toy made by cutting a square of thin wood, or other suitable material, into seven pieces, as shown in the cut, these pieces being capable of combination in various ways, so as to form a great number of different figures. It is now often used in primary schools as a means of instruction.
TANGUE
Tangue, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The tenrec.
TANGUN
Tan"gun, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A piebald variety of the horse, native of Thibet.
TANGWHAUP
Tang"whaup, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The whimbrel. [Prov. Eng.]
TANIER
Tan"i*er, n. (Bot.)