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Daphnis and Chloe
     
Daphnis and Chloe, Daphnis and Chloë
1 an ancient Greek love story about a boy and a girl who are found by shepherds. They grow up in the country, fall in love with each other, and finally get married.
2 a piece of ballet music based on this story by Maurice Ravel
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