"Poesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Poesque [comparative], most Poesque [superlative]
Etymology: Poe + -esque Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Poe|esque}} Poe + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Poesque (comparative more Poesque, superlative most Poesque)
  1. In a style reminiscent of Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), American writer and poet best known for tales of mystery and the macabre. Related terms: Poean

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