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idyll
noun \ˈī-dəl, British usually ˈi-(ˌ)dil\
: a simple poem or other piece of writing that describes peaceful country life
: a happy and enjoyable scene or experience
Full Definition of IDYLL
1
a : a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment b : a narrative poem (as Tennyson's Idylls of the King) treating an epic, romantic, or tragic theme
2
a : a lighthearted carefree episode that is a fit subject for an idyll b : a romantic interlude
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Variants of IDYLL
idyll also idyl \ˈī-dəl, British usually ˈi-(ˌ)dil\
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Origin of IDYLL
Latin idyllium, from Greek eidyllion, from diminutive of eidos form; akin to Greek idein to see — more at wit
First Known Use: 1586
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