choric

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English

Etymology

From Latin choricus.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈkɒɹɪk/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈkɔɹɪk/
(New York City, Philadelphia) IPA^(key): /ˈkɑɹɪk/
Rhymes: -ɒɹɪk

Adjective

choric (not comparable)

Including or involving a Greek chorus
Of or pertaining to Greek choral poetic forms: odes, paeans, dithyrambs, etc.
- 1879, F. D. Morice, Pindar, chapter 2, page 13:
  Other occasions there were of far different character, but equally demanding the services of the choric poet.
(poetry) Intended to be sung by a choir or chorus (e.g. a hymn)

Derived terms

Anagrams

Chirco, ochric

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