terpsichore
3 synonyms for terpsichore, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A goddess associated with dance and the dramatic chorus, one of the Muses, who were daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne.
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Etymology
Came from Ancient Greek Τερψιχόρη (Terpsikhórē), formed from τέρψις (térpsis, “enjoyment, delight”) and χορός (khorós, “chorus”).
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