haplomi

/hæpləmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete term that refers to a type of short, rhythmic poem, often used in ancient Greece or Rome.

“The poet specialized in composing haplomi, a form of poetry that was popular during the Hellenistic period.”

Synonyms

  • monostrophicon
  • short poem

Antonyms

  • epic
  • long narrative