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Trochea

Description:

A trochea, also known as a choree or choreus, is a metrical foot in poetry consisting of a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable. It is the opposite of an iambic foot.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Poetry:

In poetry, a trochea refers to a metrical foot consisting of a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.

Example sentence: "The trochaic rhythm of the poem emphasized the urgency of the message."

Sense 2 - Medicine:

In medicine, a trochea is a small, typically round-shaped lozenge that contains medication and is slowly dissolved in the mouth.

Example sentence: "The doctor prescribed trocheas for soothing her sore throat."

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