Adonic Edit
Noun
    a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis

Adonic Edit
Adjective
    or relating to or like Adonis

Adonic Edit
Adjective
    having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee
eg: the verse of the laments is Adonic

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