penthemimeris

English

Alternative forms

• penthemim
• penthemimer
• penthemimeres

Etymology

From 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

1. (poetry) A prosal group of two and a half feet.