ANACREONTIC
Etymology
Adjective
anacreontic (comparative more anacreontic, superlative most anacreontic)
Pertaining to the Greek poet Anacreon and his manners; jovial, festive.
Noun
anacreontic (plural anacreontics)
(poetry) A short lyrical piece about love and wine.
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Adjective
Anacreontic (comparative more Anacreontic, superlative most Anacreontic)
Alternative form of anacreontic
Noun
Anacreontic (plural Anacreontics)
Alternative form of anacreontic
Anagrams
• canceration
Source: Wiktionary
A*nac`re*on"tic, a. Etym: [L. Anacreonticus.]
Definition: Pertaining to, after the manner of, or in the meter of, the Greek poet Anacreon; amatory and convivial. De Quincey.
A*nac`re*on"tic, n.
Definition: A poem after the manner of Anacreon; a sprightly little poem in praise of love and wine.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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