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silvan
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silvan, a. [L. silva, less correctly sylva, a wood or grove, perh. akin to Gr. "y`lh; cf. L. Silvanus Silvanus the god of woods: cf. F. sylvain silvan. Cf. Savage.].
Of or pertaining to woods; composed of woods or groves; woody. [1913 Webster]
"Betwixt two rows of rocks, a silvan scene
Appears above, and groves forever green." [1913 Webster]
Appears above, and groves forever green." [1913 Webster]
silvan, n.
See Sylvanium. [1913 Webster]
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silvan
Vegetable
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