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adonic meaning and definition
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Definition of Adonic (noun)
- a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis
- synonyms: Adonic line
ADONIC adjective
Definition of Adonic (adjective)
- or relating to or like Adonis
- having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee
- "the verse of the laments is Adonic"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet