What does terpsichorean mean?

Definitions for terpsichorean
ˌtɜrp sɪ kəˈri ən, ˌtɜrp sɪˈkɔr i ən, -ˈkoʊr-terp·si·chore·an

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. dancer, professional dancer, terpsichoreanadjective

    a performer who dances professionally

  2. terpsichoreanadjective

    of or relating to dancing

    "her terpsichorean activities"

Wiktionary

  1. terpsichoreannoun

    A person who dances, especially professionally.

  2. terpsichoreanadjective

    Of or relating to dancing.

  3. Terpsichoreanadjective

    ; of or relating to dancing.

  4. Etymology: From Terpsichore, the Muse of dance in Greek mythology.

Wikipedia

  1. terpsichorean

    In Greek mythology, Terpsichore (; Greek: Τερψιχόρη, "delight in dancing") is one of the nine Muses and goddess of dance and chorus. She lends her name to the word "terpsichorean", which means "of or relating to dance".

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  1. terpsichorean

    A terpsichorean relates to dancing or can refer to a dancer. The term is derived from Terpsichore, the ancient Greek Muse of dance.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Terpsichoreanadjective

    of or pertaining to Terpsichore; of or pertaining to dancing

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of terpsichorean in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of terpsichorean in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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  • Bib Elizabeth Willis
    Bib Elizabeth Willis
    Such a great word. My mother loved and used it when her sister was one of the first Arthur Murray dance teahers in the first studio
    LikeReply7 years ago

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