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   Syl·van

   /ˈsilv(ə)n/

   

   adjective

   • 1. consisting of or associated with woods; wooded: literary "trees and contours all add to a sylvan setting"
   • ▪ pleasantly rural or pastoral: literary "vistas of sylvan charm"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (as a noun denoting an inhabitant of the woods): from French sylvain or Latin Silvanus ‘woodland deity’, from silva ‘a wood’.

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   What does Sylvan mean?

   • From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English syl‧van, silvan /ˈsɪlvən/ adjective literary relating to a forest or trees Examples from the Corpus sylvan • Amid all this sylvan glory the notice giving the dentist's working hours struck a discordant note.

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   Where did Sylvan come from?

   • Origin sylvan (1500-1600) Medieval Latin sylvanus, from Latin sylva “wood, forest” sylvan meaning, definition, what is sylvan: relating to a forest or trees: Learn more.

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   What is a sylvan setting?

   • The sylvan setting inspired the poet's creativity and imagination. 14. The sylvan retreat center offered yoga classes amidst the tranquil forest. Sylvan - Characteristic of a forest or wooded area, often conveying a sense of natural beauty and tranquility associated with wooded landscapes.

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   What is a sylvan creature?

   • "Sylvan" can also be used to describe creatures or beings that inhabit or are associated with forests, such as sylvan creatures from folklore or mythology. This term invokes an image of the peaceful and harmonious qualities of the natural world, emphasizing the connection between nature and its many enchanting aspects.

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   Definition of sylvan adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. (Forestry) of, characteristic of, or consisting of woods or forests. 2. (Forestry) Also: sylvestrian living or located in woods or forests. 3. idyllically rural or rustic. n. (Classical Myth & Legend) an inhabitant of the woods, esp a spirit. [C16: from Latin silvānus, from silva forest]

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   Origin sylvan (1500-1600) Medieval Latin sylvanus, from Latin sylva “wood, forest”. sylvan meaning, definition, what is sylvan: relating to a forest or trees: Learn more.

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   May 21, 2024 · of, characteristic of, or consisting of woods or forests. 2. Also: sylvestrian. living or located in woods or forests. 3. idyllically rural or rustic. noun. 4. an inhabitant of the woods, esp a spirit.

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   See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. sylvan has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. classical mythology (mid 1500s) plants (late 1500s) agriculture (late 1500s) forestry (late 1500s) birds (early 1600s)

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   Dictionary Definition of 'sylvan' Characteristic of a forest or wooded area, often conveying a sense of natural beauty and tranquility associated with wooded landscapes. "The sylvan trail led to a hidden waterfall." Detailed Meaning of 'sylvan'

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   Definitions of 'sylvan' Sylvan is used to describe things that have an association with woods and trees. [literary] [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'sylvan' British English: sɪlvən American English: sɪlvən. More. Synonyms of 'sylvan' • wooded, tree-covered, forested, timbered [...] More. Examples of 'sylvan' in a sentence.