Where does “dechor” come from?
dechor (Old Irish) comes from Old Irish cor, from Latin chorus, from Ancient Greek χορός, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.
dechor (Old Irish): difference, distinction
Definitions
- difference, distinction
Ancestry of “dechor”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Irish | cor | verbal noun of fo·ceird |
| 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 |