"cordax" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkɔːdaks/ [UK] Forms: cordaxes [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek κόρδαξ (kórdax). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|κόρδαξ}} Ancient Greek κόρδαξ (kórdax) Head templates: {{en-noun}} cordax (plural cordaxes)
  1. (historical) A lascivious dance featuring in Ancient Greek comedy. Wikipedia link: cordax Tags: historical Categories (topical): Dance
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Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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