Pyrrhic

Definition of Pyrrhic

Pyr´rhic
a.1.Of or pertaining to an ancient Greek martial dance.
2.(Pros.) Of or pertaining to a pyrrhic, or to pyrrhics; containing pyrrhic; as, a pyrrhic verse.
Pyrrhic victory
a - a victory in which the winning side sustains very heavy losses.
b - any act supposedly benefitting the actor, for which the costs outweight the benefits.
n.1.An ancient Greek martial dance, to the accompaniment of the flute, its time being very quick.
2.(Pros.) A foot consisting of two short syllables.

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