(adj) (used with regard to idealized country life) idyllically rustic, Syn.pastoral, bucolic, Example: a country life of arcadian contentment; a pleasant bucolic scene; charming in its pastoral setting; rustic tranquility
n. [ F. arcade, Sp. arcada, LL. arcata, fr. L. arcus bow, arch. ] 1. (Arch.) (a) A series of arches with the columns or piers which support them, the spandrels above, and other necessary appurtenances; sometimes open, serving as an entrance or to give light; sometimes closed at the back (as in the cut) and forming a decorative feature. (b) A long, arched building or gallery. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. An arched or covered passageway or avenue. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. Arcadia, Gr. &unr_;. ] 1. A mountainous and picturesque district of Greece, in the heart of the Peloponnesus, whose people were distinguished for contentment and rural happiness. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Fig.: Any region or scene of simple pleasure and untroubled quiet. [ 1913 Webster ]
Where the cow is, there is Arcadia. J. Burroughs. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ } a. [ L. Arcadius, Arcadicus, fr. Arcadia: cf. F. Arcadien, Arcadique. ] 1. Of or pertaining to Arcadia; pastoral; ideally rural; as, Arcadian simplicity or scenery. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken by Arcadians. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
‖n.; pl.Arcana [ L., fr. arcanus closed, secret, fr. arca chest, box, fr. arcere to inclose. See Ark. ] 1. A secret; a mystery; -- generally used in the plural. [ 1913 Webster ]
Inquiries into the arcana of the Godhead. Warburton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Med.) A secret remedy; an elixir. Dunglison. [ 1913 Webster ]
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