Where does “zoocoro” come from?
zoocoro (Italian) comes from Italian coro, from Latin chorus, from Ancient Greek χορός, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.
zoocoro (Italian): zoochoric, zoochorous
Definitions
- zoochoric, zoochorous
Ancestry of “zoocoro”, step by step
zoocoro traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Italian coro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italian | coro | chorus; choir |
| 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 |
via Italian zoo
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italian | zoo | zoo |