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iambic

noun

[L. imabicus;]

Pertaining to the iambus, a poetic foot consisting of two syllables, a short one followed by a long one.

iambic

noun

[L. iambus.]

In poetry, a foot consisting of two syllables, the first short and the last long, as in delight. The following line, consists wholly of iambic feet. He scorns the force that dares his fury stay.