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Definition of hendiadys

English to English

noun

use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier

source: WordNet 3.0

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.

source: Webster 1913

Nearby Word

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