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First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of greenwood was
in the 13th century
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“Greenwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenwood. Accessed 4 Oct. 2023.
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Kids Definition
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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