Cinquain

//sɪŋ.keɪn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A five-line poetic form which consists of 2, 4, 6, 8 then 2 syllables.
  2. 2
    A five-line poetic form set as a writing exercise for children, consisting of one noun, two adjectives, three actions, four feeling words, and the initial noun again.

Synonyms

All synonyms
coupletoctavequatrainseptetsestettercet

Etymology

Borrowed from French cinquain.

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