noun
hora
Hora (noun) means a circle dance traditional in the Balkans, Israel, and Jewish culture worldwide. Example: “Guests joined hands for the hora at the wedding.”
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A circle dance traditional in the Balkans, Israel, and Jewish culture worldwide.
"Guests joined hands for the hora at the wedding."
How to use hora
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA joyful circle dance often performed at Jewish weddings and celebrations.
Common pairings
dance the hora
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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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