English

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Etymology

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Calque of German Reimprosa, equivalent to rhyme +‎ prose.

Noun

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rhymeprose (uncountable)

  1. An early form of poetry, not strictly distinguished from prose writing, but having certain poetical features.
    • 2013, Peter H. Lee, Sourcebook of Korean Civilization: Volume One:
      At that time he expressed feelings in song and wrote metaphorical verse. His rhymeprose and verse began to accumulate, but in a grown man such childish efforts could only inspire shame.