penthemimeris
English
Alternative forms
- penthemim
- penthemimer
- penthemimeres
Etymology
Latin penthēmimeris, from Ancient Greek πενθημιμερής (penthēmimerḗs, “having five half-feet”): πέντε (pénte, “five”) + ἡμι- (hēmi-) + μέρος (méros, “part, metrical foot”)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌpɛnθɪˈmɪməɹɪs/
Noun
penthemimeris
- (poetry) A prosal group of two and a half feet.