eumolpique

noun

eu·​mol·​pique

œ̅mȯlpēk

plural -s

: a poetic measure consisting of two unrhymed Alexandrines with alternate masculine and feminine endings

Word History

Etymology

French, from Greek eumolpein to sing well (from eu- + -molpein, akin to Greek melpein to sing) + French -ique -ic

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!