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terpsichorean

Syllabification: (terp·si·cho·re·an)
Pronunciation: /ˌtərpsikəˈrēən, -ˈkôrēən/

Definition of terpsichorean

adjective

formal or humorous
  • of or relating to dancing.

noun

formal or humorous
  • a dancer.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Terpsichore (used in the 18th century to denote a female dancer or the art of dance) + -an

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