Pyrrhic
Of or pertaining to an ancient Greek martial dance.
Of or pertaining to a pyrrhic, or to pyrrhics; containing pyrrhic; as, a pyrrhic verse.
An ancient Greek martial dance, to the accompaniment of the flute, its time being very quick.
A foot consisting of two short syllables.
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