"antichoir" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more antichoir [comparative], most antichoir [superlative]
Etymology: From anti- + choir. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|anti|choir}} anti- + choir Head templates: {{en-adj}} antichoir (comparative more antichoir, superlative most antichoir)
  1. Opposing a choir.
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