choriambus

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Etymology[edit]

Latin choriambus, from Ancient Greek. Equivalent to choreus +‎ iambus.

Noun[edit]

choriambus (plural choriambuses or choriambi)

  1. (poetry) A metrical foot consisting of four syllables, of which the first and last are long, and the others short; a choreus, or trochee, united with an iambus.
    Synonym: choriamb

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