hendiadys

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. Source: opted
2. n. use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier Source: wordnet
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. Source: webster
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. Source: adambom
5. n use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier Source: ecdict

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