1) Type of verse 
Dochmiac (δοχμιακός, from δόχμιος `pertaining to a δοχμή or hand`s-breath`) is a poetic meter that is characteristically used in Greek tragedy, expressing extreme agitation or distress. There are examples in satyric drama and Aristophanes, but these are often paratragic in tone and impassioned. The base metrical scheme is: ......
• (a.) Pertaining to, or containing, the dochmius.
Doch'mi·ac adjective (Pros.) Pertaining to, or containing, the dochmius.