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Meaning of locus amoenus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A literary motif of an idealised place of safety or comfort, typically comprising a meadow, trees (for shade) and water; sometimes evoking connotations of Eden or Elysium.

Equivalents

Deutsch locus amoenus
Français locus amoenus

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

locus classicus locus coeruleus locus poenitentiae locus standi Locust locust bean

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