单词 | pentapody |
释义 | pentapody in British English (pɛnˈtæpədɪ) nounWord forms: plural -dies prosody a series or measure of five metrical feet; a verse or line consisting of five feet pentapody in American English (penˈtæpədi) nounWord forms: plural -dies Prosody a measure consisting of five feet Derived forms pentapodic (ˌpentəˈpɑdɪk) adjective Word origin [1860–65; penta- + -pod + -y3]This word is first recorded in the period 1860–65. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: big brother, blind spot, metric system, raider, trade name-y is a suffix of various origins used in the formation of action nouns from verbs (inquiry), also found in other abstract nouns (carpentry; infamy)Definition of 'pentapody' |
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