paraclausithyron

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek παρακλαυσίθυρον (paraklausíthuron), generally analyzed as παρακλαίω (paraklaíō, “to lament next to”) + θύρα (thúra, “door”).

Noun

paraclausithyron (plural paraclausithyrons)

  1. A motif in classical love poetry, the lament of a shut-out lover.
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