'Hendiadys' definitions:

Definition of 'hendiadys'

(from WordNet)
noun
Use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier

Definition of 'Hendiadys'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]