Word
Zeugma
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
zeug-ma
Definition
- n. - A figure by which an adjective or verb, which agrees with a
nearer word, is, by way of supplement, referred also to another more
remote; as, "hic illius arma, hic currus fuit;" where fuit, which
agrees directly with currus, is referred also to arma.
- noun - Use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effect
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2 Syllable Words Starting with?
