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Pindaric

adjective Pin·dar·ic \ pin-ˈder-ik , -ˈda-rik \

Definition of Pindaric

1 : of or relating to the poet Pindar
2 : written in the manner or style characteristic of Pindar

First Known Use of pindaric

1640

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Pindaric

noun

Definition of Pindaric

1 : a Pindaric ode
2 Pindarics plural : loose irregular verses similar to those used in Pindaric odes

First Known Use of pindaric

1667

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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