Poean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Synonym of Poe-esque (“of or relating to Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849), the American poet and writer best known for tales of the macabre and mystery, or to his works; also, suggestive, or in the style, of Poe's works; especially, eerie, Gothic, macabre”).

Pronunciation

/ˈpəʊən/ /ˈpoʊən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-Poean.wav

Word forms

Poean more Poean most Poean

Etymology

From Poe + -an (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’ forming adjectives).

Related words

Poeana
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