PENTAPODY

Etymology

Noun

pentapody (plural pentapodies)

(poetry) A measure or series consisting of five feet.

Anagrams

• appoynted

Source: Wiktionary


Pen*tap"o*dy, n. Etym: [Penta- + Gr. (Pros.)

Definition: A measure or series consisting of five feet.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; ā€œan acrimonious disputeā€; ā€œbitter about the divorceā€


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