terpsichorean
[ turp-si-kuh-ree-uhn, turp-si-kawr-ee-uhn, -kohr- ]
/ ˌtɜrp sɪ kəˈri ən, ˌtɜrp sɪˈkɔr i ən, -ˈkoʊr- /
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adjective
pertaining to dancing.
(initial capital letter) of or relating to Terpsichore.
noun
a dancer.
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Origin of terpsichorean
Words nearby terpsichorean
terpenoid, terpineol, terpin hydrate, terpolymer, Terpsichore, terpsichorean, terr., terra, terra alba, terrace, terraced house
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Terpsichorean
/ (ˌtɜːpsɪkəˈrɪən, -ˈkɔːrɪən) often facetious /
adjective Also: Terpsichoreal
of or relating to dancing or the art of dancing
noun
a dancer
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