in architecture, implies a manner of building in imitation of nature, rather than according to the rules of art. See ARCHITECTURE.

Rustic Gods, dit rusticis, in antiquity, were the gods of the country, or those who presided over agriculture, &c. Varro invokes the 12 dii conferent, as the principal among the rustic gods; viz. Jupiter, Tellus, the Sun, Moon, Ceres, Bacchus, Rubigus, Flora, Minerva, Venus, Lympha, and Good Luck. Besides these 12 arch-rustic gods, there were an infinity of lesser ones; as Pales, Vertumnus, Tutelina, Fulgor, Stercusius, Melonia, Jugatinus, Collinus, Vallochia, Terminus, Sylvanus, and Priapus. Struvius adds the Satyrs, Fauns, Sileni, Nymphs, and even Tritons; and gives the empire over all the rustic gods to the god Pan.

Rustic Order, that decorated with rustic quoins, rustic work, &c.

Rustic Work, is where the stones in the face, &c. of a building, instead of being smooth, are hatched, or picked with the point of a hammer.