{ } a. [ L. spondaicus, spondiacus, Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. spondaïque. ] 1. Of or pertaining to a spondee; consisting of spondees. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Containing spondees in excess; marked by spondees; as, a spondaic hexameter, i. e., one which has a spondee instead of a dactyl in the fifth foot. [ 1913 Webster ]