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Noun — A circle dance traditional in the Balkans, Israel, and Jewish culture worldwide.

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dance the hora

Etymology

From Hebrew and Yiddish, ultimately from Romanian horă and Turkish hora, tracing back to Greek khoros ("dance") — the same root as "choir" and "chorus".

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What does “hora” mean?

The word “hora” means a circle dance traditional in the Balkans, Israel, and Jewish culture worldwide. In plain terms, a joyful circle dance often performed at Jewish weddings and celebrations.

How do you use “hora” in a sentence?

Here is “hora” used in a sentence: “Guests joined hands for the hora at the wedding.”

What part of speech is “hora”?

“Hora” is a noun.

Where does the word “hora” come from?

The word “hora” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew and Yiddish, ultimately from Romanian horă and Turkish hora, tracing back to Greek khoros ("dance") — the same root as "choir" and "chorus".

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