Kenning
Pronunciation: /ˈkɛnɪŋ/
Kenning (noun)
- a creative phrase used in poetry to describe something in a unique way.
Examples
- The poet used a kenning to describe the sea as a 'whale-road'.
- In Old English poetry, kennings add depth to the imagery.
Common collocations: use a kenning, create a kenning, traditional kenning, kenning example