Gradus

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɡreɪdÉ™s/

Origin

From Gradus ad Parnassum (Latin, literally, a step to Parnassus), a 17th century prosody dictionary long used in British schools.

Full definition of gradus

Noun

1. A handbook used as an aid in a difficult art or practice, specifically, a dictionary of Greek or Latin prosody used as a guide in writing of poetry in Greek or Latin.

Anagrams

• guards, Guards