[ˌpɪktʃəˈrɛsk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a place or building) visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way
(e.g: ruined abbeys and picturesque villages)


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Origin:
early 18th century: from French pittoresque, from Italian pittoresco, from pittore ‘painter’ (from Latin pictor). The change from -tt- to -ct- was due to association with picture