the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Relating to Adonis, famed for his beauty.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Of or pertaining to Adonis. See Adonis, etymology.
n. An Adonic verse: so called, it is said, because used in songs sung at the Adonia, or festival of Adonis.
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n. a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis
adj. or relating to or like Adonis
adj. having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee
Word Usage
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