Pyr″rhic, n. 1. [Gr. �: cf. F. pyrrhique, fem.] An ancient Greek martial dance, to the accompaniment of the flute, its time being very quick.
2. [L. pyrrhichius (sc. pes), Gr. � (sc. �): cf. F. pyrrhique, masc.] (Pros.) A foot consisting of two short syllables.