Found 2 items, similar to hendiadys.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: hendiadys hendiadys n : use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier
English → English (gcide) Definition: Hendiadys Hendiadys \Hen*di"a*dys\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? ? ? one by two.] (Gram.) A figure in which the idea is expressed by two nouns connected by and, instead of by a noun and limiting adjective; as, we drink from cups and gold, for golden cups. [1913 Webster]