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chorale
chorale prelude
chord (1)
chord (2)
chord organ
chordate
chordophone
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chore
chorea
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choriamb
choric
chorioallantois
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chore

chore [ chawr ] (plural chores)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. routine task: a task, especially an ordinary household task, that has to be done regularly ( often used in the plural )

2. unenjoyable task: something that is unpleasant, difficult, awkward, or boring to do

[Mid-18th century. < alteration of char "do some work" < Old English cierran "to turn" < Germanic]

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