| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 1. A verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis.[Wordnet]. | |
Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | Top | |
Common Expressions: Adonic line
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Adonic line | A verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
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