segolate

/sɛɡəleɪt/ or /sɛɡoʊleɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of Italian verse in which each foot is an iambic dimeter with a feminine ending

“The poet’s use of segolate added a unique rhythm to the poem.”

2. verb

to write or compose in segolate

“She segolated the poem to create a sense of musicality.”

Synonyms

  • Italian verse
  • metrical poem

Antonyms

  • free verse
  • unmetrical poem