Cento is an Italian word that means "hundred". However, in the context of literature, cento refers to a poem made up of lines from other poems. The term has also been used to describe a collage or patchwork of literary works. Synonyms for cento include "patchwork poem," "collage poem," and "mosaic poem." These terms describe the process by which the poem is created, by taking pieces from other literary works and re-assembling them to create something new. Regardless of the term used, the result is a unique and creative work that brings together a diverse range of sources and ideas to create something new and interesting.