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hendiadys

noun

Use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier

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Word length
9
Starts with
H
Ends with
S
Contains
EN
Scrabble score
17

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Pronunciation

hɛnˈdaɪ.ədɪs

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noun

  1. Use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier

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