ADONIC

Adonic

(adjective) having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee; “the verse of the laments is Adonic”

Adonic

(adjective) or relating to or like Adonis

Adonic, Adonic line

(noun) a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


A*don"ic, a. Etym: [F. adonique: cf. L. Adonius.]

Definition: Relating to Adonis, famed for his beauty.

– n.

Definition: An Adonic verse. Adonic verse, a verse consisting of a dactyl and spondee.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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