Definitions

1. noun

a poem, typically in verse, depicting rural life, often in a pastoral setting, and sometimes including dialogue or a narrative.

“The poet wrote a beautiful eclogue about a group of shepherds singing together in the meadow.”

2. noun

a conversation or dialogue, often in verse, between two or more characters, typically in a literary work.

“The play was written as a dramatic eclogue between two warring factions.”

3. noun

a literary work or poem, often of a pastoral or idyllic nature.

“The poet’s latest eclogue was a reflection of his love for nature and the countryside.”