fescennine

/fɛsˈɛnɪnaɪ, fɛsˈɛnɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

coarse and indecent in language or manner

“The poet’s fescennine verse shocked the audience with its raw humor.”

2. noun

a type of coarse and often indecent poem or verse

“The scholar studied the fescennine poetry of ancient Rome.”

Synonyms

  • coarse
  • indecent
  • obscene

Antonyms

  • decorous
  • refined