glyconic
Definition of glyconic
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: a variable verse or rhythmic system that may have a choriambus or dactyl at the beginning, middle, or end
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Origin and Etymology of glyconic
Glycon, Greek poet of unknown date to whom the invention of this verse was ascribed in the 2d century a.d. + English -ic
glyconic
Definition of glyconic
: of, relating to, or consisting of glyconics
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