Friday, July 2, 2010

#183 bucolic

bucolic- of or characteristic of the countryside or country life; rustic; of or relating to shepherds; pastoral

- from Greek boukolikos, boukolos- cowheard, from bous ox

Bucolic New England is perfect for a scenic fall drive.

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