emmeleia

noun

em·​me·​leia

ˌeməˈlīə

plural -s

: a solemn and stately dance used in ancient Greek tragedy

Word History

Etymology

Greek, literally, harmony, from emmelēs harmonious, suitable + -ia -y

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