What is the meaning of Pyrrhic?

  • (a.) Of or pertaining to a pyrrhic or to pyrrhics; containing pyrrhic; as, a pyrrhic verse.
  • (n.) An ancient Greek martial dance, to the accompaniment of the flute, its time being very quick.
  • (a.) Of or pertaining to an ancient Greek martial dance.
  • (n.) A foot consisting of two short syllables.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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