Spondaic

Definition of Spondaic

Spon`da´ic   Pronunciation: spǒn`dā´ĭk
a.1.Of or pertaining to a spondee; consisting of spondees.
2.Containing spondees in excess; marked by spondees; as, a spondaic hexameter, i. e., one which has a spondee instead of a dactyl in the fifth foot.

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metrics, prosody, spondee
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