choric

English

Etymology

From Latin choricus.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈkɒɹɪk/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈkɔɹɪk/
• (New York City, Philadelphia) IPA^(key): /ˈkɑɹɪk/
• Rhymes: -ɒɹɪk

Adjective

choric (not comparable)

1. Including or involving a Greek chorus
2. Of or pertaining to Greek choral poetic forms: odes, paeans, dithyrambs, etc.
   • 1879, F. D. Morice, Pindar, chapter 2, page 13:

     Other occasions there were of far different character, but equally demanding the services of the choric poet.

3. (poetry) Intended to be sung by a choir or chorus (e.g. a hymn)

Derived terms

• polychoric
• semichoric

Anagrams

• Chirco, ochric