Meaning Of The Word Anacreontic

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Anacreontic in American English
an Anacreontic poem or verse
of or like the poetry of Anacreon, as in praising love and conviviality
adjective: of or in the manner of Anacreon
noun: an Anacreontic poem

Anacreontic in British English
adjective: in the manner of the Greek lyric poet Anacreon (?572–?488 bc), noted for his short songs celebrating love and wine
noun: an Anacreontic poem

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