sylvan
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1syl·van

noun \ˈsil-vən\

Definition of SYLVAN

: one that frequents groves or woods

First Known Use of SYLVAN

1565

2sylvan

adjective

Definition of SYLVAN

1
a : living or located in the woods or forest
b : of, relating to, or characteristic of the woods or forest
2
a : made, shaped, or formed of woods or trees
b : abounding in woods, groves, or trees : wooded

Origin of SYLVAN

Medieval Latin silvanus, sylvanus, from Latin silva, sylva wood
First Known Use: circa 1583

Other Botany Terms

annual, burgeon, chloroplast, nomenclature, succulent, xylem

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