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kachina vs terpsichorean

terpsichorean vs kachina

kachina and terpsichorean both are nouns.

kachina is not an adjective while terpsichorean is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kachina Yes No No No
terpsichorean Yes Yes No No
As nouns, terpsichorean is a hypernym of kachina; that is, terpsichorean is a word with a broader meaning than kachina:
  • kachina: a masked dancer during a Pueblo religious ceremony who is thought to embody some particular spirit
  • terpsichorean: a performer who dances professionally
Other hypernyms of kachina include dancer, professional dancer.
kachina (noun) terpsichorean (noun)
a carved doll wearing the costume of a particular Pueblo spirit; usually presented to a child as a gift a performer who dances professionally
a deified spirit of the Pueblo people
a masked dancer during a Pueblo religious ceremony who is thought to embody some particular spirit
kachina (adjective) terpsichorean (adjective)
of or relating to dancing
Difference between kachina and terpsichorean

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