hephthemimeral caesura

hephthemimeral caesura
\\|hefthə|mimərəl, |hepth-\ noun
Etymology: Late Latin hephthemimeris, from Greek hephthēmimerēs, adjective, containing seven halves, containing three feet and a half (from hepta- + hēmi- hemi- + meros part) + English -al — more at merit
: a caesura in classical verse occurring after the seventh half foot

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  • hephthemimeral — hephthemimˈeral adjective (of a caesura) occurring in the middle of the fourth foot • • • Main Entry: ↑hephthemimer …   Useful english dictionary

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