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Adonic

 
Dictionary: A·don·ic

a.

[F. adonique: cf. L. Adonius.]
Relating to Adonis, famed for his beauty. -- n. An Adonic verse.

Adonic verse, a verse consisting of a dactyl and spondee (-- | -- --).


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A verse consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee.

 
 
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