dipodies

Variant of dipody

dipody definition

dipo·dy (dip′ə dē)

noun pl. dipodies -·dies

Prosody a metrical unit consisting of two feet

Etymology: LL dipodia < Gr < di-, twice + pous (gen. podos), foot

Related Forms:

  • dipodic di·pod′ic (dī päd′ik) adjective

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