Cinquains

/ˈsɪŋkeɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cinquain, referring to multiple five-line poems or stanzas.

Etymology

Simple plural of cinquain formed by adding -s. Used when discussing collections of five-line poems.

Kelly Says

Poetry collections of cinquains create a musical rhythm when read aloud—the form's strict structure actually makes poets more creative within those tight boundaries.

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