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| A·don·ic [ ə dónnik ] |
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1. poetry of classical verse style: describes a line in classical verse consisting of a dactyl followed by either a spondee or trochee
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2. mythology relating to Adonis: relating to or like Adonis
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noun (plural A·don·ics) |
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poetry classical line or poem: an Adonic line or poem
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| [Late 16th century. Via French< medieval Latin adonicus< Greek Adōnis (see Adonis)] |
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