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- adjective Of or pertaining to Vaslav Nijinsky (1890-1950), Russian
ballet dancer andchoreographer .
Etymologies
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Nijinsky + -an
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Mr. Switzer was the strongest member of the adequate cast, though Mr. Maness, a tenor, gets extra credit for courageously appearing in tights Amy Chmielewski did the costumes and attempting some Nijinskian moves.
When Words Got in the Way Heidi Waleson 2011
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