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choir

UK/kwaɪə(ɹ)/ US/kwɑə(ɹ)~ kwɑː(ɹ)/ fairly common
noun (3) verb (1)

noun

1.

a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

2.
3.

the area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave

verb

1.

sing in a choir

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Origin

From Middle English quer, quere, from Old French quer, from Latin chorus, from Ancient Greek χορός (khorós, “company of dancers or singers”). Modern spelling influenced by chorus and French chœur. Doublet of quire, chorus, and hora. Displaced native Old English hād.

Phrases

  • brass choir
  • choir boy
  • choir organ
  • choir school
  • choir screen
  • choir stall
  • dawn choir
  • join the choir invisible

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