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cinquain

Pronunciation: [sɪŋˈkwān]

Word

Context: "poetry"

(noun) a type of poem that has five lines with a specific pattern of words or syllables. It’s a way to express ideas and emotions in just a few lines, making it special and creative.

Example

She wrote a beautiful cinquain about the spring flowers.

Example

His poem was not a cinquain; it went on for too many lines.

Example

Can you explain what a cinquain poem looks like?

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