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i·dyll
also i·dyl (īd′l)n.
1.
a. A short poem or prose piece depicting a rural or pastoral scene, usually in idealized terms.
b. A narrative poem treating an epic or romantic theme.
2. A scene or event of a simple and tranquil nature.
3.
a. A carefree episode or experience: a summer idyll on the coast of France.
b. A romantic interlude.
[Latin īdyllium, from Greek eidullion, diminutive of eidos, form, figure; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() musical composition, opus, piece of music, composition, piece - a musical work that has been created; "the composition is written in four movements" |
2. | idyl - a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life pastoral - a literary work idealizing the rural life (especially the life of shepherds) |
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