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Maeterlinck

Noun

1. A Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist, Maurice Maeterlinck, known for his Symbolist plays and philosophical writings.

Example sentence: Maeterlinck's play "The Blue Bird" is considered a classic of Symbolist theatre.

Adjective

1. Relating to or characteristic of the works of Maurice Maeterlinck.

Example sentence: The actors delivered a passionate and maeterlinck performance that captivated the audience.

Verb

1. (rare, poetic) To imitate or emulate the style or themes of Maurice Maeterlinck's works.

Example sentence: The young writer attempted to maeterlinck the romanticism of his favorite playwright in his latest poem.