Definition Definition

hypallage - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'hypallage' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Hypallage [ n.]
- A figure consisting of a transference of attributes from their proper subjects to other. Thus Virgil says, "dare classibus austros," to give the winds to the fleets, instead of dare classibus austris, to give the fleets to the winds.

Nearby Words:

hyp hypaethral hypanthia hypanthium hypanthiums hypapophyles hypapophysis hyparterial hypaspist hypaxial

See 'hypallage' also in:

Dictionary.com Google Translator Wikipedia.com Merriam Webster

Categories

Browse Dictionary