donne

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plural of donna

Donnean

2 of 2

adjective

Don·​ne·​an
variants or Donnian
ˈdənēən How to pronounce Donnean (audio)
ˈdän-
: of or relating to John Donne or his metaphysical poetry

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

John Donne †1631 English poet + English -an or -ian

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“Donne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donne. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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Biographical Definition

Donne

biographical name

ˈdən How to pronounce Donne (audio)
also
ˈdän How to pronounce Donne (audio)
John 1572–1631 English poet and clergyman
Donnean adjective
or Donnian
ˈdə-nē-ən How to pronounce Donne (audio)
ˈdä-
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