noun
couplet
Couplet (noun) means a set of two things, particularly.
noun
1
A set of two things, particularly.
2
A pair of lines, typically with rhyming end words.
3
Ellipsis of antithetical couplet, Chinese couplet, or duilian couplet (“duilian”).
4
A pair of one-way streets which carry opposing directions of traffic through gridded urban areas.
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Etymology
From French couplet, from couple + -et. Doublet of cabaletta.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of couplet?
"couplet" (noun) means a set of two things, particularly.
What are the different meanings of couplet?
"couplet" has 3 main meanings: 1. A set of two things, particularly; 2. A pair of lines, typically with rhyming end words; 3. Ellipsis of antithetical couplet, Chinese couplet, or duilian couplet (“duilian”).