sɛsˈtiːnə

Definitions

1. noun

A 39-line poem with a specific repeating pattern of end words, originating from medieval Italy.

“The poet’s use of sestina in her new collection has been widely praised for its innovative yet traditional approach.”

2. noun

A poetic form characterized by the repetition of end words in a specific order.

“The instructor explained the rules of writing a sestina to the students, emphasizing the importance of word repetition.”

3. noun

A poetic structure or technique.

“The poet’s use of sestina added a new layer of depth to her narrative poem.”