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Meaning of cinquain | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/sɪŋ.keɪn/

Definitions

A five-line poetic form which consists of 2, 4, 6, 8 then 2 syllables.
A five-line poetic form set as a writing exercise for children, consisting of one noun, two adjectives, three actions, four feeling words, and the initial noun again.

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

cinque Cinque Ports cinque-pace Cinquecentism Cinquecentist cinquecento