χορός

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • dance ring, round dance
  • dance accompanied by song, choral dance
  • chorus, choir, band of singers and dancers
  • band, troop, group
  • row
  • place for dancing

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰer- (yearn, enclose, bowels, yearn for, scratch, short, bristle, bowel, catch, wish, shine, guts, scrape, feel inclination, glow, intestine, string), *ǵʰoros.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ǵʰoros

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