PALINODE


Meaning of PALINODE in English

n. 1 a poem in which the writer retracts a view or sentiment expressed in a former poem. 2 a recantation.

[ F palinode or LL palinodia f. Gk palinoidia f. palin again + oide song ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.