ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cinquain

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /sɪŋ.keɪn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cinquain is a noun meaning A five-line poetic form which consists of 2, 4, 6, 8 then 2 syllables.

Meaning

A five-line poetic form which consists of 2, 4, 6, 8 then 2 syllables.

More Meanings

  1. (education) 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.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include quatrain, quadran, quinquesyllable, quinzaine, decasyllable, landay.

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