Where does “calypso” come from?
Calypso derives from Ancient Greek κᾰλῠ́πτω, meaning to conceal or cover.
calypso (English): A type of music and dance that originated in the...
Definitions
- A type of music and dance that originated in the...
Ancestry of “calypso”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | kaiso | A style of music popular in the Caribbean, a... |