cinquain en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /sɪŋ.keɪn/
- /sæŋ.keɪn/
Etymology
Borrowed from French cinquain.
Meanings
- A five-line poetic form which consists of 2, 4, 6, 8 then 2 syllables.
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cinquains | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
octave · septet · sestet · tercet · quatrain · terzain · couplet