pentamerid

/pɛntəˈmɛrɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ancient Greek poet who wrote in dactylic hexameter, especially one of the seven poets of old known for their epic verse.

“The pentameter and pentamerid poetries are considered the most iconic forms of ancient Greek verse.”

Synonyms

  • ancient poet
  • dactylic poet

Antonyms

  • free verse poet
  • modern poet