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 Adonic Adonic /əˈdɒnik/

adjective

  1. Having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee  ( Adonic )
    having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee
     The verse of the laments is Adonic
    the verse of the laments is Adonic
  2. Or relating to or like Adonis  ( Adonic )
    or relating to or like Adonis

noun

  1. A verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis  ( Adonic , Adonic line )
    a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis