"choliamb" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: choliambs [plural]
Etymology: From Latin choliambus, from Ancient Greek χωλίαμβος (khōlíambos). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|choliambus}} Latin choliambus, {{der|en|grc|χωλίαμβος}} Ancient Greek χωλίαμβος (khōlíambos) Head templates: {{en-noun}} choliamb (plural choliambs)
  1. (poetry) A limping iamb. Synonyms: scazon Derived forms: choliambic, choliambist

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