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octosyllable

 

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Noun octosyllable has 1 sense
  1. octosyllable - a verse line having eight syllables or a poem of octosyllabic lines
    --1 is a kind of
    verse, verse line

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Octosyllable

Definition: Octosyllable refers to a line of verse containing eight syllables. It is commonly used in poetry and hymns.

Examples:

As a Noun:

1. The poet beautifully crafted the octosyllables to create a rhythmic flow in his poem.

2. The hymn was composed in octosyllables, making it easy for the congregation to sing along.

As an Adjective:

1. She preferred using octosyllable verses to give her song a catchy and memorable tune.

2. The nursery rhymes are often written in octosyllable format to engage young readers.


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