PINDARIC


Meaning of PINDARIC in English

I. (ˈ)pin|darik, -rēk adjective

Etymology: Latin pindaricus, from Greek pindarikos, from Pindaros Pindar died 443 B.C. Greek lyric poet + Greek -ikos -ic

1. usually capitalized

a. : of or relating to the poet Pindar

b. : written in the manner or style characteristic of or believed to be characteristic of Pindar

2. obsolete : marked by irregularity or lack of restraint

the beauteous strife 'twixt their cool writings and pindaric life — Edward Young

II. noun

( -s )

Usage: usually capitalized

1. : a Pindaric ode

2. pindarics plural : loose irregular verses that are similar to those used in Pindaric odes

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