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glyconic

noun, sometimes capitalized
gly·​con·​ic | \ glīˈkänik\
plural -s

Definition of glyconic

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a variable verse or rhythmic system that may have a choriambus or dactyl at the beginning, middle, or end

glyconic

adjective, sometimes capitalized

Definition of glyconic (Entry 2 of 2)

: of, relating to, or consisting of glyconics

History and Etymology for glyconic

Noun

Glycon, Greek poet of unknown date to whom the invention of this verse was ascribed in the 2d century a.d. + English -ic

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