Definition of anacreontic
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a poem in the manner of Anacreon
especially
: a drinking song or light lyric
Anacreontic
adjectiveDefinition of Anacreontic (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: of, relating to, or resembling the poetry of Anacreon
2
: convivial or amatory in tone or theme
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The first known use of anacreontic was in 1602
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