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limerick

Definition

A humorous five-line poem with a strict rhyme and rhythm scheme, often with a playful or bawdy theme.

日本語 5行の詩、特にリズムと韻の厳格な規則

Example

"There once was a man from Dundee, who liked to drink endlessly."
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