haikh

/haɪkuː/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines with a syllable count of five, seven, and five

“The poet’s latest collection was a series of beautiful haikus about nature.”

2. verb

to compose or write in the style of a haiku

“She haikued the sunset, capturing its vibrant colors and mood.”

Synonyms

  • Japanese poem
  • syllabic poem

Antonyms

  • free verse
  • prose