hexasticha

/hɛksæsˈtɪkə/

Definitions

1. noun

A poem with six-line stanzas and a specific rhyming scheme, typically in ancient Greek poetry.

“The archaeologist studied the hexasticha of ancient Greek poets to gain insight into their literary techniques.”

Synonyms

  • hexastich
  • poem

Antonyms

  • non-rhyming poetry
  • prose