haiku
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noun \ˈhī-(ˌ)kü\ plural haiku
Definition of HAIKU
: an unrhymed verse form of Japanese origin having three lines containing usually five, seven, and five syllables respectively; also : a poem in this form usually having a seasonal reference — compare tanka
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- He has written many beautiful haiku.
Origin of HAIKU
Japanese
First Known Use: 1902
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haiku
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Unrhymed Japanese poetic form. It consists of 17 syllables arranged in three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables, respectively. The form expresses much and suggests more in the fewest possible words. It gained distinction in the 17th century, when Basho elevated it to a highly refined art. Haiku remains Japan's most popular poetic form and is widely imitated in English and other languages.
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