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Where does “χωλίαμβος” come from?

χωλίαμβος (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ἴαμβος, from Ancient Greek ἰάπτω — to send forth, drive on, shoot; to rush, hurry.

χωλίαμβος (Ancient Greek): choliamb, limping iamb

Definitions

  1. choliamb, limping iamb

Ancestry of “χωλίαμβος”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekἴαμβοςiamb, a metrical foot; iambic verse or poem;...
2Ancient Greekἰάπτωto send forth, drive on, shoot; to rush, hurry

Words derived from “χωλίαμβος”

  • choliambic
  • choliamb
  • choliambus
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