daktyl
- A metrical foot in poetry consisting of one stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables. nounThe word 'beautiful' is an example of a daktyl.In classical poetry, a daktyl is often used to create a rhythmic pattern.
- A type of date fruit, often referred to as 'dactyl' in some contexts. nounThe daktyl is a sweet fruit that is often dried and eaten as a snack.In the Middle East, daktyls are commonly used in desserts.