georgic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Geor"gic noun
Etymology
L. georgicum (sc. carmen), and georgica, pl., Gr. , and : cf. F. géorgiques, pl. See Georgic, a.
Definitions
  1. A rural poem; a poetical composition on husbandry, containing rules for cultivating lands, etc.; as, the Georgics of Virgil.
Geor"gic, Geor"gic*al adjective (Also<
  • Georgic
  • Georgical
)
Etymology
L. georgicus, Gr. , fr. tillage, agriculture: cf. F. géorgique. See George.
Definitions
  1. Relating to agriculture and rural affairs.

Webster 1913