pɛtrɑːrkl

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Petrarch or his poetry, especially in the use of sonnets and other forms of Italian poetry.

“The poet’s Petrarchal sonnets were widely admired for their lyricism and beauty.”

2. noun

a sonnet in the style of Petrarch.

“The professor taught the class about Petrarchal sonnets and their significance in the Renaissance.”