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terp⋅si⋅cho⋅re⋅an
[turp-si-kuh-ree-uh
n, turp-si-kawr-ee-uhn, -kohr-] 
–adjective
| 1. | pertaining to dancing. |
| 2. | (initial capital letter) of or pertaining to Terpsichore. |
–noun
| 3. | a dancer. |
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| terp·si·cho·re·an (tûrp'sĭ-kə-rē'ən, tûrp'sĭ-kôr'ē-ən, -kōr'-) adj. Of or relating to dancing. n. A dancer. [From Terpsichore.] |
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Terpsichorean
Terp`sich*o*re"an\, a. Of or pertaining to Terpsichore; of or pertaining to dancing.
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terpsichorean
"pertaining to dancing," 1869, lit. "of Terpsichore," from L. form of Gk Terpsikhore, muse of dancing and dramatic chorus. Hence theatrical slang terp "stage dancer, chorus girl" (1937). Her name is lit. "enjoyment of dance," from terpein "to delight" (from PIE base *terp- "to satisfy;" cf. Skt. trpyati "takes one's fill," Lith. tarpstu "to thrive, prosper") + khoros "dance, chorus" (see chorus).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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