Terpsichore

noun

Terp·​sich·​o·​re ˌtərp-ˈsi-kə-(ˌ)rē How to pronounce Terpsichore (audio)
: the Greek Muse of dancing and choral song

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Terpsichorē

First Known Use

1501, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Terpsichore was in 1501

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Cite this Entry

“Terpsichore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Terpsichore. Accessed 8 Jun. 2023.

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