Well attestedFrom the people of the place
Cuban heel
noun · first attested 20th century
The boot heel is named for an island.
A moderately high, straight-sided heel.
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- Well attestedThe place link is the standard scholarly account.
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- 20th century
- Part of speech
- noun
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Cuban heel
The style is associated with Cuban dance shoes and reached wider fashion under that name.
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