"Amygism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Blend of Amy + imagism, coined by the poet Ezra Pound. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Amy|imagism}} Blend of Amy + imagism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Amygism (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) The American school of imagist poetry influenced by Amy Lowell (1874–1925). Wikipedia link: Ezra Pound Tags: derogatory, uncountable Related terms: Amygist
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