dilleniad

dɪˈlɛniəd

Definitions

1. noun

A long narrative poem, typically in heroic couplets, on a classical subject, especially one of the medieval romances of Chaucer.

“The poet’s most famous work was a dilleniad that told the story of King Arthur and his knights.”

Synonyms

  • epic
  • narrative poem
  • romance

Antonyms

  • ballad
  • tragedy