tragedie

Danish

[tˢʁ̥ɑˈɡ̊eðˀjə]

noun
Definitions
  • (theater) tragedy, a dramatic performance
  • tragedy, an unexpected incidence causing great pain or sadness.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Tragödie borrowed from Latin tragoedia borrowed from Ancient Greek τραγῳδία (tragedy, epic play), τράγος (goat, he-goat, billy goat, part of the ear, lechery, male goat) + Ancient Greek ἀοιδός (singer).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀοιδός

Gloss

singer

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