Cantorous

/ˈkæntərəs/ adjective

Definition

Having a loud, resonant, or singing quality; melodious or inclined to sing.

Etymology

Formed from Latin 'cantor' (singer) plus the English suffix '-ous' meaning 'full of.' This adjective describes something that has the qualities associated with singing or a singer—full of song or musical sound.

Kelly Says

This word is extremely rare in modern English, but it perfectly captures how medieval people thought about singers—not just as people who sing, but as beings 'full of song' in their very nature!

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