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rhymeprose

/ˈɹaɪmproʊz/

rhymeprose noun: an early form of poetry, not strictly distinguished from prose writing, but having certain poetical features.

Noun

rhymeprose (uncountable)

  1. An early form of poetry, not strictly distinguished from prose writing, but having certain poetical features.
    • At that time he expressed feelings in song and wrote metaphorical verse. His rhymeprose and verse began to accumulate, but in a grown man such childish efforts could only inspire shame.2013, Peter H. Lee, Sourcebook of Korean Civilization: Volume One

Origin of rhymeprose

Calque of German Reimprosa, equivalent to rhyme + prose.

Questions about rhymeprose

What does rhymeprose mean?
Rhymeprose means an early form of poetry, not strictly distinguished from prose writing, but having certain poetical features.
What part of speech is rhymeprose?
Rhymeprose is a noun.
How do you pronounce rhymeprose?
Rhymeprose is pronounced /ˈɹaɪmproʊz/.

Words near rhymeprose in the dictionary

  1. rhymemaker
  2. rhymemakers
  3. rhymemaking
  4. rhymemaster
  5. rhymemasters
  6. rhymeprose
  7. rhymer
  8. rhymeries
  9. rhymers
  10. rhymery
  11. rhymes

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