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Word of the Day
pyrrhic
- (adj) In prosody, consisting of two short times or syllables: as, a pyrrhic foot; composed of or pertaining to feet so constituted: as, pyrrhic verse; pyrrhic rhythm.
- (noun) An ancient Grecian warlike dance, in quick and light measure, accompanied by the flute.
- (adj) Pertaining to Pyrrhus, especially to Pyrrhus, King of Epirus.
This word comes from the Greek 'purrikhe,' a war dance, perhaps named for Purrikhos, supposed inventor of the dance. A 'pyrrhic victory' is a costly victory, named for Pyrrhus, a Greek general.
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