Jorge Luis Borges: Poetry Glossary

Jorge Luis Borges: Poetry Glossary

Turbulent

Causing conflict; remain unstable or agitated.

Milonga

A genre of music popularized in Uruguay, Argentina and Southern Brazil during 1870's.

Manuel Flores

A journalist and politician of Uruguay.

Adios

Farewell or goodbye

Labyrinth

Difficult or irregular way through a path or passage; confusing maze.

Eucalyptus

A shrub of the myrtle family, native to Australia.

Incessant

Constant or regular but annoying.

Fleeting

Too quick; sudden or ephemeral.

Honeysuckle

A climbing shrub of fragrant flowers.

Frivolous

Slight or silly.

Trills

A vibrating sound that is sung or played.

Mirador

A tower that offers an immense view.

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