PYRRHIC


Meaning of PYRRHIC in English

noun a foot consisting of two short syllables.

2. pyrrhic ·adj of or pertaining to an ancient greek martial dance.

3. pyrrhic ·adj of or pertaining to a pyrrhic, or to pyrrhics; containing pyrrhic; as, a pyrrhic verse.

4. pyrrhic ·noun an ancient greek martial dance, to the accompaniment of the flute, its time being very quick.

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