lecythion

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A form of lekythion — In classical Greek and Latin poetry, a metric pattern defined by a sequence of seven alternating long and short syllables at the end of a verse.

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Meanings

nounlecythion (plural lecythia)

plural lecythia

  1. alternativeAlternative form of lekythion.
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APA

lecythion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lecythion

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“lecythion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lecythion. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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