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paeon

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːən/

Definition of paeon

noun

  • a metrical foot of one long syllable and three short syllables in any order.

Derivatives

paeonic

Pronunciation: /piːˈɒnɪk/

adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: via Latin from Greek paiōn, the Attic form of paian 'hymn of thanksgiving to Apollo' (see paean)

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