Japanese poetry similar to haiku

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
form of Japanese poetry, 1901, from name of Karai Senryu (1718-90), Japanese poet.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context poetry English) A haiku-like poem of up to 17 syllables that is usually humorous or satirical.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
is a Japanese form of short poetry similar to haiku in construction: three lines with 17 or fewer total morae (or " on ", often translated as syllables , but see the article on onji for distinctions). Senryū tend to be about human foibles while haiku tend ...