terpsichorean
pronunciation
How to pronounce terpsichorean in British English: UK [ˌtɜːpsɪkəˈriːən]
How to pronounce terpsichorean in American English: US [ˌtɜrpsɪkəˈriən]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to dancing
Word Origin
- terpsichorean (adj.)
- "pertaining to dancing," 1869, literally "of Terpsichore," from Latinized form of Greek Terpsikhore, muse of dancing and dramatic chorus (see Terpsichore). Hence theatrical slang terp "stage dancer, chorus girl" (1937).
Example
- 1. He is famous as a eximious terpsichorean .
- 2. She is a gifted terpsichorean .
- 3. Or maybe even some terpsichorean pleasure ?
- 4. I have a dream that I can organize chinese artists and vocalists , musicians and terpsichorean to give aids benefit concerts all over the world .