englyn

/ɐŋɣlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A traditional Welsh poetic form consisting of four-line stanzas with a specific rhyming scheme and syllable count.

“The poet’s use of englyn to tell the ancient legend was a beautiful example of traditional Welsh storytelling.”

Synonyms

  • poem
  • verse

Antonyms

  • fiction
  • prose