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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Three metrical feet taken together, or included in one measure.

Synonyms

All synonyms

accentanapestbeatcadencecaesuracolon

Etymology

From tri + -pody, from Ancient Greek τρι- (tri-, “three”) and πούς, ποδός (poús, podós, “foot”).

Related phrases

metrical foot

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