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- [ek-lawg, -log]
- /ˈɛk lɔg, -lɒg/
- /ˈe.klɒɡ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ek-lawg, -log]
- /ˈɛk lɔg, -lɒg/
Definitions of eclogue word
- noun eclogue a pastoral poem, often in dialogue form. 1
- noun eclogue A short poem, especially a pastoral dialogue. 1
- noun eclogue a pastoral or idyllic poem, usually in the form of a conversation or soliloquy 0
- noun eclogue a short, usually pastoral, poem, often in the form of a dialogue between two shepherds 0
- noun eclogue A pastoral poem, often in the form of a shepherd's monologue or a dialogue between shepherds. 0
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Origin of eclogue
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English eclog < Latin ecloga < Greek eklogḗ selection, akin to eklégein to select; see ec-
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Parts of speech for Eclogue
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
eclogue popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
eclogue usage trend in Literature
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