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词汇 mimiambus
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Definition of mimiambus in English:

mimiambus

noun ˌmɪmɪˈambəsˌmʌɪmɪˈambəs
Classical Prosody rare
  • A mime written in iambic verse, a genre invented by the Hellenistic poet Herodas.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Phillips's New World of Words. From Latin *mīmiambus, inferred singular of classical Latin mīmiambī, plural from Hellenistic Greek μιμίαμβοι, plural from ancient Greek μῖμος + ἴαμβοι, plural of ἴαμβος.

Definition of mimiambus in US English:

mimiambus

noun
Classical Prosody rare
  • A mime written in iambic verse, a genre invented by the Hellenistic poet Herodas.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Phillips's New World of Words. From Latin *mīmiambus, inferred singular of classical Latin mīmiambī, plural from Hellenistic Greek μιμίαμβοι, plural from ancient Greek μῖμος + ἴαμβοι, plural of ἴαμβος.

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