monaxonic

/mɒnækˈsɒnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to a type of ancient Greek poem with a single verse per line.

“The professor lectured on the monaxonic structure of ancient Greek poetry.”

2. noun

A type of ancient Greek poem with a single verse per line.

“The student read a monaxonic poem from the collection of ancient Greek literature.”

Synonyms

  • monostrophic
  • single-verse

Antonyms

  • multistrophe
  • polymetric