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haiku

/hɑːɪkuː/ noun · British & US
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What does haiku mean?

noun

A short poem originating from Japan, traditionally consisting of three lines with a syllable count of 5, 7, and 5.

Example

"The serene landscape of the mountains inspired a beautiful haiku."

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