# poesy

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpəʊɪzi/

## Definitions
1. A poem.
2. The art or composition of poetry.
3. The class of literature comprising poems.

## Etymology
From Middle English poesie, from Middle French poesie, from Late Latin poesia, from earlier poēsis, from Ancient Greek ποίησις (poíēsis). Doublet of poiesis.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/poesy