"holopoem" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: holopoems [plural]
Etymology: From holo- + poem. Coined by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kac. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|holo-|poem}} holo- + poem, {{coinage|en|Q331376}} Coined by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kac Head templates: {{en-noun}} holopoem (plural holopoems)
  1. A poem which takes the form of a hologram. Related terms: holopoetry

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