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senryu

/sɛnˈriːuː/ noun · British & US
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What does senryu mean?

noun

A form of Japanese poetry, similar to haiku, but with a humorous or satirical tone. It consists of three lines with a syllable count of 5-7-5.

Example

"The comedian's senryu about the city's traffic was a hit with the audience."

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