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Abecedarian Poem (Ay-bee-see-dare-ee-un)

For Abecedarian Poem (Ay-bee-see-dare-ee-un) we have a term and definition in Poetry.



Abecedarian Poem (Ay-bee-see-dare-ee-un) (Poetry)

An alphabetic acrostic poem; a poem having verses beginning with the successive letters of the alphabet.
Sidelight: Although now often considered a learning exercise for children, abecedarii were associated with divinity in ancient cultures.
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