Thesaurus: hendiadys

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1. 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.
2. n. use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier
3. 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.
4. A figure in which the idea is expressed by two nouns connectedby and, instead of by a noun and limiting adjective; as, we drinkfrom cups and gold, for golden cups.
5. n use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier