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duan

Duan (noun) means a section of a long poem, especially in Scottish or Irish poetry; also, a poem or song in general. Example: “The bard recited the final duan of the epic to a hushed hall.”

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A section of a long poem, especially in Scottish or Irish poetry; also, a poem or song in general.
"The bard recited the final duan of the epic to a hushed hall."

How to use duan

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA literary term for a canto or section of a poem, mostly used in Gaelic poetic traditions.

Word forms

duans plural, Duans plural

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Etymology

From Irish and Scottish Gaelic duan, a very old Celtic word for a poem or song.

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “duan” mean?

The word “duan” means a section of a long poem, especially in Scottish or Irish poetry; also, a poem or song in general. In plain terms, a literary term for a canto or section of a poem, mostly used in Gaelic poetic traditions.

How do you use “duan” in a sentence?

Here is “duan” used in a sentence: “The bard recited the final duan of the epic to a hushed hall.”

What part of speech is “duan”?

“Duan” is a noun.

Where does the word “duan” come from?

The word “duan” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Irish and Scottish Gaelic duan, a very old Celtic word for a poem or song.

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