anacreontic
adjective
[ əˌnakrɪˈɒntɪk ]
• (of a poem) written in the style of the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, known for his celebrations of love and wine.
• "I find anacreontic poetry to be darkly beautiful"
anacreontic
noun
• a poem written in the style of the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, especially one celebrating love and wine.
• "I began by reading aloud an anacreontic"
Origin:
early 17th century (as an adjective): from late Latin anacreonticus, from Greek Anakreōn (see Anacreon).
