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Word: Anacreontic
Speech Type: Adjective
early 17th century (as an adjective): from late Latin anacreonticus, from Greek Anakreōn (see Anacreon)
əˌnakrɪˈɒntɪk
(of a poem) written in the style of the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, known for his celebrations of love and wine
Short Definition:written in style of Greek poet Anacreon
Examples:- I find anacreontic poetry to be darkly beautiful
Word: Anacreontic
Speech Type: Noun
əˌnakrɪˈɒntɪk
a poem written in the style of the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, especially one celebrating love and wine
Short Definition:poem written in style of Anacreon
Examples:- I began by reading aloud an anacreontic
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