A·nac·re·on·tic
(ə-năk′rē-ŏn′tĭk)adj. Of or in the manner of the poems of Anacreon, especially being convivial or amatory in subject.
n. A poem written in the style of Anacreon.
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Anacreontic
(əˌnækrɪˈɒntɪk) adj1. in the manner of the Greek lyric poet Anacreon (?572–?488 bc), noted for his short songs celebrating love and wine
2. (Poetry) (of verse) in praise of love or wine; amatory or convivial
n (Poetry) an Anacreontic poem
Aˌnacreˈontically adv
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A•nac•re•on•tic
(əˌnæk riˈɒn tɪk)
adj. 1. (sometimes l.c.) of or in the manner of Anacreon.
2. (sometimes l.c.) convivial and amatory.
n. 3. (l.c.) an Anacreontic poem.
[1650–60]
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