py·ric ( P ) Pronunciation Key (p![](http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/imacr.gif) r k, p r![](http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gif) k) adj.
- Of, relating to, or resulting from burning.
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pyr·rhic ( P ) Pronunciation Key (p r![](http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/prime.gif) k) n.
- A metrical foot having two short or unaccented syllables.
adj.
- Of or characterized by pyrrhics.
[Latin pyrrhicius, from Greek purrikhios, from purrikh , a war dance, perhaps fromPurrikhos, supposed inventor of the dance.] |
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