Adonic

[ә'dɔnik]

(noun.) a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis.

(adj.) having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee; 'the verse of the laments is Adonic' .

(adj.) or relating to or like Adonis .

Inputed by Barnard--From WordNet

(a.) Relating to Adonis, famed for his beauty.

(n.) An Adonic verse.

Typed by Catherine