Explanation and meaning of pyrrhic.

pyrrhic

/'pɪrɪk/

noun
a metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed syllables
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Similar:

dibrach

type of:
foot metrical foot metrical unit
noun
an ancient Greek dance imitating the motions of warfare
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type of:
ceremonial dance ritual dance ritual dancing
of or relating to a war dance of ancient Greece
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"pyrrhic dance movements"
of or relating to or containing a metrical foot of two unstressed syllables
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"pyrrhic verses"
of or relating to or resembling Pyrrhus or his exploits (especially his sustaining staggering losses in order to defeat the Romans)
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