rhopalism

noun

rho·​pa·​lism

ˈrōpəˌlizəm

plural -s

1

: the quality or state of being rhopalic

2

: the use or production of rhopalic forms

3

: an instance of rhopalic form in verse

Word History

Etymology

rhopal(ic) + -ism

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