Where does “choragus” come from?
choragus (Latin) comes from Doric Greek χορᾱγός, from Ancient Greek χορός, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.
choragus (Latin): The person in charge of a chorus
Definitions
- The person in charge of a chorus
Ancestry of “choragus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Doric Greek | χορᾱγός | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χορός | dance ring, round dance; dance accompanied by... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰer- | to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines |
Words derived from “choragus”