Where does “iambus” come from?
iambus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ἴαμβος, from Ancient Greek ἰάπτω — to send forth, drive on, shoot; to rush, hurry.
iambus (Latin): iamb, iambus; iambic verse
Definitions
- iamb, iambus; iambic verse
Ancestry of “iambus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἴαμβος | iamb, a metrical foot; iambic verse or poem;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἰάπτω | to send forth, drive on, shoot; to rush, hurry |
Words derived from “iambus”