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macaronic

/ˌmækəˈrɒnɪk/

/ˌmækəˈrɑnɪk/

Translations

macaronicnoun

macaronics

/ˌmæk.əˈrɒn.ɪk/

/ˌmæk.əˈrɑː.nɪk/

Used as a countable/uncountable noun meaning macaronic verse or writing.

Synonyms

mixed-language text

macaronic poem

macaronic verse

dog Latin

macaronicadjective

more macaronic

Comp.

most macaronic

Super.

/ˌmækəˈrɒnɪk/

/ˌmækəˈrɑnɪk/

The poem was written in a macaronic style, blending Latin and English.

Поэма была написана в макароническом стиле, смешивая латынь и английский.

Additional translations

Synonyms

macaronicnoun

Verse or other writing that mixes languages, especially Latin with a vernacular, typically for humorous effect.

The anthology features a macaronic that alternates between French and mock Latin.

macaronicadjective

Involving a mixture of languages, especially using a combination of vernacular and Latin.

The poem was written in a macaronic style, blending English and Latin phrases seamlessly.

Relating to humorous verse that combines two or more languages, especially Latin with a vernacular, often for comic effect.

"Dog Latin" is a macaronic device frequently employed for satire.