haiku — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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.
• puff noun A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.

Senses

haiku is used for these senses in English:

• 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.
• puff (countable) A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.

puff — full definition

1. noun A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.
2. verb To breathe quickly and heavily, especially from exertion.
3. verb To swell or inflate, often followed by "up."
4. verb To praise something excessively, especially for promotional purposes.

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