Choliambic

/ˌkoʊliˈæmbɪk/ adjective

Relating to or written in the meter of a choliamb; marked by the characteristic rhythm of choliambic verse.

From 'choliamb' + the suffix '-ic' (relating to). Used in classical studies and poetry analysis since the Renaissance rediscovery of classical texts.

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