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pin·dar·ic I. \(ˈ)pin|darik, -rēk\ adjective Etymology: Latin pindaricus, from Greek pindarikos, from Pindaros Pindar died 443 B.C. Greek lyric poet + Greek -ikos -ic 1. usually capitalized a. : of or relating to the poet Pindar b. : written in the manner or style characteristic of or believed to be characteristic of Pindar 2. obsolete : marked by irregularity or lack of restraint < the beauteous strife 'twixt their cool writings and pindaric life — Edward Young > II. noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized 1. : a Pindaric ode 2. pindarics plural : loose irregular verses that are similar to those used in Pindaric odes |