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pyr·rhic  (prk)

n.

A metrical foot having two short or unaccented syllables.

adj.

Of or characterized by pyrrhics.

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[Latin pyrrhicius, from Greek purrikhios, from purrikh, a war dance, perhaps from Purrikhos, supposed inventor of the dance.]

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pyrrhic¹ Prosody

n

(Literature / Poetry) a metrical foot of two short or unstressed syllables

adj

1. (Literature / Poetry) of or relating to such a metrical foot

2. (Literature / Poetry) (of poetry) composed in pyrrhics

[via Latin, from Greek purrhikhē, traditionally said to be named after its inventor Purrhikhos]

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pyrrhic²

n

(Performing Arts / Dancing) (Historical Terms) a war dance of ancient Greece

adj

(Performing Arts / Dancing) (Historical Terms) of or relating to this dance

[Latin from Greek purrhikhios belonging to the purrhikhē war dance performed in armour; see pyrrhic¹]

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pyrrhic

a metrical foot composed of two short or unaccented syllables. — pyrrhic, adj.

See also: Verse

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	pyrrhic - a metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed syllables dibrach metrical foot, metrical unit, foot - (prosody) a group of 2 or 3 syllables forming the basic unit of poetic rhythm
	2.	pyrrhic - an ancient Greek dance imitating the motions of warfare ceremonial dance, ritual dance, ritual dancing - a dance that is part of a religious ritual
Adj.	1.	pyrrhic - of or relating to a war dance of ancient Greece; "pyrrhic dance movements"
	2.	pyrrhic - of or relating to or containing a metrical foot of two unstressed syllables; "pyrrhic verses"
	3.	pyrrhic - of or relating to or resembling Pyrrhus or his exploits (especially his sustaining staggering losses in order to defeat the Romans); "a Pyrrhic victory"

Translations

Pyrrhic [ˈpɪrɪk] ADJ Pyrrhic victory → victoria f pírrica

Pyrrhic

adj Pyrrhic victory → Pyrrhussieg m