hendiadys Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier

WordNet

Hen*di"a*dys noun
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. one by two.
Definitions
  1. (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.

Webster 1913