haiku — meaning in English
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English meaning
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haiku
noun A short Japanese poem written in three lines, traditionally with five, seven, and five syllable-like units, often evoking a season or a scene from nature.
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puff
noun A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.
Senses
haiku is used for these senses in English:
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haiku
A Japanese poem in three lines, the first and last consisting of five morae, and the second consisting of seven morae, usually with an emphasis on the season or a naturalistic theme.
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puff
(countable) A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.
puff — full definition
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noun A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.
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verb To breathe quickly and heavily, especially from exertion.
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verb To swell or inflate, often followed by "up."
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verb To praise something excessively, especially for promotional purposes.
