Rhymeprose
//ˈɹaɪmproʊz// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An early form of poetry, not strictly distinguished from prose writing, but having certain poetical features. uncountable
"At that time he expressed feelings in song and wrote metaphorical verse. His rhymeprose and verse began to accumulate, but in a grown man such childish efforts could only inspire shame."
Example
More examples"At that time he expressed feelings in song and wrote metaphorical verse. His rhymeprose and verse began to accumulate, but in a grown man such childish efforts could only inspire shame."
Etymology
Calque of German Reimprosa, equivalent to rhyme + prose.
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