GONGORISM

Gongorism

(noun) an affected elegance of style that was introduced into Spanish literature by the poet Gongora

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Gon"go*rism, n.

Definition: An affected elegance or euphuism of style, for which the Spanish poet Gongora y Argote (1561-1627), among others of his time, was noted.

Gongorism, that curious disease of euphuism, that broke out simultaneously in Italy, England, and Spain. The Critic.

The Renaissance riots itself away in Marinism, Gongorism, Euphuism, and the affectations of the Hôtel Rambouillet. J. A. Symonds.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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