dactyl

/ˈdæktɪɫ/ · noun

Meaning

A poetical foot of three syllables (— ⏑ ⏑), one long followed by two short, or one accented followed by two unaccented.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

digit(English)dactyle(English)dactile(English)dactylus(English)double dactyl(English)double-dactyl(English)dactylion(English)dactylist(English)anapest(English)spondee(English)trochee(English)ida(English)

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Sources

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