Hexasticha

/ˌhɛksəˈstɪkə/ noun

Definition

Plural of hexastich; multiple poems or stanzas of six lines each.

Etymology

Plural form of hexastich using the Greek ending '-a'. Standard formation for classical literary terminology.

Kelly Says

Latin poetry collections would often organize poems by their verse forms, so you might find a section of hexasticha grouped together based on this six-line structure.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.