choriambus en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin choriambus, from Ancient Greek. Equivalent to choreus + iambus.
Meanings
- A metrical foot consisting of four syllables, of which the first and last are long, and the others short; a choreus, or trochee, united with an iambus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| choriambi | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| choriambuses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |