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.

Anagrams

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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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