English dictionary
hendiadys
/h/E/n'd/aI//@/d/I/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A figure in which the idea is expressed by two nouns connected by <i>and</i>, instead of by a noun and limiting adjective; as, we drink from <i>cups and gold</i>, for <i>golden cups</i>.
Source: webster1913