About The Word Adonic
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Adonic
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What's The Definition Of Adonic?
[n] a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; used in laments by Adonis
Synonyms | Synonyms for Adonic: Adonic line Related Terms | Find terms related to Adonic: See Also | verse | verse line Adonic In Webster's 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
(-- [crescent] [crescent] | -- --).
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