CHOIR


Meaning of CHOIR in English

■ noun

1》 an organized group of singers, especially one that takes part in church services.

2》 a group of instruments of one family playing together.

3》 the part of a cathedral or large church between the altar and the nave, used by the ~ and clergy.

Origin

ME quer , quere , from OFr. quer , from L. chorus (see chorus ).

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