cortina

noun

A veil-like structure found in certain mushrooms, particularly in the genus Cortinarius, consisting of a cobweb-like partial veil that covers the gills and breaks as the mushroom matures. noun
The cortina of the mushroom was still intact, indicating it was young.
As the mushroom aged, the cortina broke away, leaving remnants on the stem.
In dance, particularly Argentine tango, a short piece of music played between tandas to signal a break and allow dancers to change partners. noun
The DJ played a cortina to give dancers a moment to rest and mingle.
During the cortina, dancers returned to their seats and prepared for the next tanda.

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