Lekythion
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lekythion is a noun meaning (poetry) In classical Greek and Latin poetry, a metric pattern defined by a sequence of seven alternating long and short syllables at the end of a verse.
Meaning
(poetry) In classical Greek and Latin poetry, a metric pattern defined by a sequence of seven alternating long and short syllables at the end of a verse.
Word Forms
- lekythia
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include epitrite, heptasyllable, alexandrine, heptastich, enneasyllable, septet.
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