octosyllable

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A noun referring to a line of verse consisting of eight syllables, or a poem composed of such lines.

1. Eight-syllable lineC1formal

   A line of verse that contains exactly eight syllables, often used in poetry.

   بيت الثمانية مقاطع

   • The poet wrote in octosyllables to create a rhythmic flow.
   • Many medieval ballads are composed of octosyllabic lines.
   • An octosyllable can be found in the works of Lord Byron.

2. Poem with octosyllabic linesC1formal

   A poem or stanza consisting entirely of lines with eight syllables each.

   قصيدة ثمانية المقاطع

   • The collection includes several octosyllables about nature.
   • He recited an octosyllable from memory.
   • The octosyllable is a common form in French poetry.