Where does “semichorus” come from?
semichorus (English) comes from English chorus, from Latin chorus, from Ancient Greek χορός, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.
semichorus (English): A half chorus; a passage to be sung by a selected...
Definitions
- A half chorus; a passage to be sung by a selected...
Ancestry of “semichorus”, step by step
semichorus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English chorus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | chorus | A group of singers and dancers in the religious... |
| 2 | Latin | chorus | chorus (all forms); a performance with dancing and singing; a troop or band of dancers and singers; performers |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | χορός | dance ring, round dance; dance accompanied by... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰer- | to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines |