greenwood

noun

green·wood ˈgrēn-ˌwu̇d

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: a forest that is green with foliage

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13th century, in the meaning defined above

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greenwood

noun

green·wood ˈgrēn-ˌwu̇d

: a forest that is green with leaves

Geographical Definition

Greenwood

geographical name

Green·wood ˈgrēn-ˌwu̇d

city south of Indianapolis in central Indiana population 49,791

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