"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).
双语例句
1. His fiancee is a promissing young terpsichorean.
他的未婚妻是个有前途的青年舞蹈家.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. The reviewers lauded the ballet troupe for its terpsichorean artistry.
