bucolic
adjective
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life; pastoral and idyllic.
Etymology
From Latin bucolicus, from Greek boukolikos meaning "rustic, pastoral," from boukolos (cowherd), from bous (ox, cow) + -kolos (tending).
Examples in Use
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"The bucolic landscape of rolling hills inspired many painters."
- 2.
"They escaped the city for a bucolic weekend at the farmhouse."
- 3.
"The poem evoked bucolic scenes of shepherds and meadows."
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Fun Fact
The Greek poet Theocritus invented bucolic poetry in the 3rd century BC, idealizing the lives of Sicilian shepherds. This romantic view of rural life has influenced literature for over two millennia.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (B, U, C, O, L, I, C)
Scrabble Value: 13 points
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