sɪ noun
3.
a dancer.
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Terpsichorean (ˌtɜːpsɪkəˈrɪən, -ˈkɔːrɪən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or relating to dancing or the art of dancing |
| —n | |
| 2. | a dancer |
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Terpsichorean
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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terpsichorean
"pertaining to dancing," 1869, lit. "of Terpsichore," from L. form of Gk. Terpsikhore, muse of dancing and dramatic chorus (see Terpsichore). Hence theatrical slang terp "stage dancer, chorus girl" (1937).
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