- terpsichorean (adj.)
[terpsichorean 词源字典]
- "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).[terpsichorean etymology, terpsichorean origin, 英语词源]