PALINODE


Meaning of PALINODE in English

[ 'palɪnəʊd ]

■ noun a poem in which the poet retracts a view or sentiment expressed in a former poem.

Origin

C16: via L. from Gk palinōidia , from palin 'again' + ōidē 'song'.

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