Hendiadys

[hen'daiәdis]

Definition

(noun.) use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier.

Checker: Witt--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A figure in which the idea is expressed by two nouns connected by and, instead of by a noun and limiting adjective; as, we drink from cups and gold, for golden cups.

Typist: Marietta

Definition

n. a rhetorical figure in which one and the same notion is presented in two expressions as 'with might and main'=by main strength.

Typed by Arlene