Archilochian

English

Etymology

Latin Archilochius.

Adjective

Archilochian (comparative more Archilochian, superlative most Archilochian)

1. (poetry) Of or pertaining to the Ancient Greek satirical poet Archilochus and his style.

   Archilochian meter

Derived terms

• greater Archilochian (a verse consisting of four dactyls and three trochees)
• lesser Archilochian (a verse comprising two dactyls and a length)

Translations

pertaining to the Ancient Greek satirical poet Archilochus and his style

• Greek: αρχιλόχειος (el) (archilócheios)
• Portuguese: arquilóquio, arquiloquiano