bucolic
adjective
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and rural life; pastoral.
Etymology
From Latin bucolicus, from Greek boukolikos "rustic, pastoral," from boukolos "cowherd," from bous "ox, cow" + -kolos "tending."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The bucolic landscape inspired many Romantic painters."
- 2.
"They dreamed of escaping to a bucolic life in the country."
- 3.
"The poem evoked bucolic scenes of shepherds and meadows."
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Fun Fact
Bucolic poetry (also called pastoral poetry) idealizes rural life. Virgil's Eclogues are famous examples. The genre influenced everything from Renaissance art to modern fantasy literature's portrayal of the Shire.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (B, U, C, O, L, I, C)
Scrabble Value: 13 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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