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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).

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Terpsichore (n.)

the muse of the dance, Greek Terpsikhore, literally "enjoyment of dance," from terpein "to delight" (from PIE root *terp- "to satisfy;" source also of Sanskrit trpyati "takes one's fill," Lithuanian tarpstu, tarpti "to thrive, prosper") + khoros "dance, chorus" (see chorus).

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Definitions of terpsichorean
1
terpsichorean (n.)
a performer who dances professionally;
Synonyms: dancer / professional dancer
2
terpsichorean (adj.)
of or relating to dancing;
her terpsichorean activities
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