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PASTORAL

of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen

The meaning of the word pastoral is of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen.

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WordMeaning
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mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
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repastsomething taken as food : meal
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