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Iamb

Iamb Meaning & Definition
Iamb Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Iamb?

[n] a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables

Synonyms | Synonyms for Iamb: iambus

Related Terms | Find terms related to Iamb:

See Also | foot | metrical foot | metrical unit

Iamb In Webster's Dictionary

\I"amb\, n. [Cf. F. iambe. See {Lambus}.] An iambus or iambic. [R.]

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