adonic | (n) a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis, Syn. Adonic line |
adonic | (adj) or relating to or like Adonis |
adonic | (adj) having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee |
Adonic | a. [ F. adonique: cf. L. Adonius. ] Relating to Adonis, famed for his beauty. --
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