Maeterlinck

biographical name

Mae·​ter·​linck ˈmā-tər-ˌliŋk How to pronounce Maeterlinck (audio)
 also  ˈme-,
ˈma-
Maurice-Polydore-Marie-Bernard 1862–1949 Belgian poet, dramatist, and essayist

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“Maeterlinck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Maeterlinck. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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