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idyll

idyll or idyl \'i-d-*l\ \i--'dil-ik\ \-i-k(*-)le-\ n [L idyllium, fr. Gk 
   eidyllion, fr. dim. of eidos form; akin t]o Gk idein to see - more at WIT 
   1a: a simple descriptive work either in poetry or prose that deals with rus 
   tic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment 1b: 
   a narrative poem treating an epic, romantic, or tragic theme  2a: a fit 
   subject for an idyll  2b: a romantic interlude  3: a pastoral or romantic 
   musical composition  - idyl.lic aj