Pin·dar·ic
| \ pin-ˈder-ik
, -ˈda-rik \
, -ˈda-rik \
Definition of Pindaric
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: of or relating to the poet Pindar
2
: written in the manner or style characteristic of Pindar
Pindaric
nounDefinition of Pindaric (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a Pindaric ode
2
Pindarics plural
: loose irregular verses similar to those used in Pindaric odes
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“Pindaric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pindaric. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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