Etymology

rhymeprose

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Today it means: An early form of poetry, not strictly distinguished from prose writing, but having certain poetical features. Full definition →

German Reimprosa
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  1. German · calque ofReimprosa
  2. English todayrhymeprose

Calque of German Reimprosa, equivalent to rhyme + prose.

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