n. A metrical foot consisting of a trochee followed by an iamb, much used in Greek and Latin poetry. [Late Latin choriambus, from Greek khoriambos : khoreios, trochee (from khoros, chorus; see CHORUS) + iambos, iamb.] cho′ri·ambic (-ămbĭk) adj. |
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