teres

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun either of two muscles in the shoulder region that move the shoulders and arms

From Latin teres (“rounded”).

Teres, of tears, 2288, 2342. — The Story of Genesis and Exodus: An Early English Song, about 1250 A.D., Unknown
This passage suggests Horace’s description of the wise man, who, among other things, is “in se ipse totus, teres, atque rotundus.” (“complete in himself, polished and rounded”) — Satires, 2, vii. — The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems, Geoffrey Chaucer
They do indeed produce similar effects with exercise; for they strengthen and confirm the mind, till man becomes, in the noble strain of Horace-- Fortis, et in seipso totus teres atque rotundus, Externi ne quid valeat per laeve morari; In quem manca ruit semper Fortuna.“[*] [*] Firm in himself, who on himself relies, Polish'd and round, who runs his proper course And breaks misfortunes with superior force.--MR FRANCIS. — History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, Henry Fielding

teres muscle

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