英语词汇terpsichorean的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	terpsichorean
词源	terpsichorean adj. "pertaining to dancing," 1869, literally "of Terpsichore," from Latinized form of Greek Terpsikhore, muse of dancing and dramatic chorus (see Terpsichore). Hence theatrical slang terp "stage dancer, chorus girl" (1937). Entries linking to terpsichorean Terpsichore n. the muse of the dance, Greek Terpsikhore, literally "enjoyment of dance," from terpein "to delight" (from PIE root *terp- "to satisfy;" source also of Sanskrit trpyati "takes one's fill," Lithuanian tarpstu, tarpti "to thrive, prosper") + khoros "dance, chorus" (see chorus). updated on July 22, 2012
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terpsichorean adj.