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po·etry (pō′ə trē)

noun

  1. the art, theory, or structure of poems
  2. poems; poetical works
    1. poetic qualities; the rhythm, feelings, spirit, etc. of poems
    2. the expression or embodiment of such qualities

Etymology: ME poetrie < OFr < ML poetria < L poeta, poet

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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