famous poem; excellent poem
Refers to a well-known or outstanding poem, typically a waka or tanka. Often used in literary or classical contexts.
The Hyakunin Isshu contains many famous poems.
彼は古今和歌集から名歌を選んで解説した。
He selected and explained excellent poems from the Kokin Wakashū.
acrostic waka with hidden name
Compound of 名 (mei, 'famous, excellent') and 歌 (ka, 'poem, song'). The reading めいか is the on'yomi of both characters.