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    [Noun]  | "ec*logue" | \ ˈek-ˌlȯg \


    1: a poem in which shepherds converse


    Origin: 15th century ;

     Middle English ecloog, borrowed from Latin Eclogae, collection of pastoral poems by Virgil, from plural of ecloga "passage selected from a longer work, short poem," borrowed from Greek eklogḗ "choice, selection, quotation, (in plural) selection of passages," noun derivative of eklégein "to pick out, select" {mat|eclectic:1|};

    [Noun]  | "eclogues" 


     [ "eclogue" ]

    1: A form of poetry. It typically consists of a dialogue between two or more characters, often shepherds or rural inhabitants, discussing pastoral themes and topics.

      * e.g.,  ... One of the most well-known examples of eclogues is "Eclogues" by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. In this work, Virgil presents a series of ten eclogues that blend themes of nature, politics, and personal emotions. 

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