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1. (n.) hendiadys
a figure of speech in which an idea is expressed by two nouns connected by and instead of a noun and modifier, as in
to look with eyes and envy; instead of; to look with envious eyes.
Etymology: (1580–90; < ML; alter. of Gk phrase hèn dià dyoîn one through two, one by means of two)
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1. (noun) hendiadys
use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier
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1. (noun) hendiadys
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
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