khorein
Khorein is the transliteration of the Ancient Greek infinitive χορεῖν (or χορεύειν), meaning “to dance.” In scholarly works it is treated as the non-conjugated form of the verb, used to discuss the action of dancing without specifying a subject or tense. The form is encountered in grammars, lexica, and translations that analyze Greek verb systems or quote original passages.
Etymology and related terms: Khorein derives from the same root as χορός, the word for dance or chorus,
Usage and context: The infinitive khorein appears in classical Greek texts primarily in linguistic, philological, or
Relevance: Khorein is of interest mainly to students of Ancient Greek, linguists, and translators who study