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Hendiadys - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Hendiadys : (noun)
1: use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Hendiadys : \Hen*di"a*dys\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? ? ? one by two.]
(Gram.)
A figure in which the idea is expressed by two nouns
connected by and, instead of by a noun and limiting
adjective; as, we drink from cups and gold, for golden cups.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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