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Terpsichore (n.)
[Terpsichore 词源字典]
the muse of the dance, Greek
Terpsikhore
, literally "enjoyment of dance," from
terpein
"to delight" (from PIE root
*terp-
"to satisfy;" cognates: Sanskrit
trpyati
"takes one's fill," Lithuanian
tarpstu
"to thrive, prosper") +
khoros
"dance, chorus" (see
chorus
).
[Terpsichore etymology, Terpsichore origin, 英语词源]