Haikun

/ˈhaɪkən/ noun

Definition

A variant or related form of haiku, possibly referring to a longer or different style of Japanese poetry.

Etymology

Potentially a variant or hybrid formation related to haiku (Japanese 3-line poem) combined with other morphological elements, though the exact etymology is uncertain and may be a rare or obsolete term.

Kelly Says

This word might represent an attempt by early English speakers to create a plural or variant of haiku, showing how languages naturally adapt borrowed words—though standard English eventually settled on 'haiku' for both singular and plural.

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