
Shepherdess
Gender Specific
Usually refers to a female shepherd; 'shepherd' can be used for any gender.
Her grandmother was a celebrated shepherdess in their village.
Pastoral Imagery
Evokes rustic and rural life; often romanticized in stories and poems.
In the poem, the shepherdess symbolizes harmony with nature.
Not Always Literal
Can be used metaphorically to describe someone nurturing and caring.
In the community, she is known as the shepherdess, guiding the youth.
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