PYRRHIC (2)

Pyr″rhic, n. 1. 1. [[Gr. �: cf. F. pyrrhique, fem.]] An ancient Greek martial dance, to the accompaniment of the flute, its time being very quick.
2. 2. [[L. pyrrhichius (sc. pes), Gr. � (sc. �): cf. F. pyrrhique, masc.]] (Pros.) A foot consisting of two short syllables.