Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling an acrostichon or acrostic, especially having a characteristic form in which the parts resemble letters or words.

“The artist’s use of acrostichoid patterns in her mosaic was highly acclaimed.”

2. noun

a figure of speech in which the parts of a phrase or sentence resemble letters or words.

“The professor discussed various forms of acrostichoids, including palindromes and anagrams.”