Melic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɛlɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Melic is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to Greek lyric verse.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to Greek lyric verse.
More Meanings
- Any of various grasses, of the genus Melica, from northern temperate regions.
Example Sentences
I dined at their house, and in the evening, Miss Hart gave a demonstration of her musical and melic [translating melischen] talents.
Word Forms
- melics
- melick
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lyrical, melopoetic, lyric, melismatic, choric, melopoeian.
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