Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The art of dancing or rhythmical movement of the body, especially as practised by the chorus in the ancient Greek theater; orchestic.
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- noun the
act and/orart ofdancing .
Etymologies
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From Ancient Greek ὄρχησις (orkhēsis, "dance").
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bilby commented on the word orchesis
One for mollusque.
April 12, 2008
whichbe commented on the word orchesis
Art of dancing in Greek chorus. (Luciferous Logolepsy)
May 16, 2008