Silvia
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- noun
- Specialized
- The speeches were brought to a rousing end by my friend and colleague Silvia Petretti, who succinctly provided a patient's perspective on why we need a cure.
Examples
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Thank you, Silvia.
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In attendance was Principe Amedeo di Savoia, his wife, Principessa Silvia, and Principessa Maria Gabriella di Savoia.
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- She is my cousin, Silvia Rojas.
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As he settled in Pennsylvania, he returned briefly to Mexico to marry Silvia, with whom he has shared his life since 1967.
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Your friend Silvia called.
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- Hi, Silvia.
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Several days ago, I looked on the web for info about Silvia Gonzalez and found her vita.
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And special thanks to Silvia Kolbowski for her very helpful criticisms and editorial suggestions.
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Scandar partnered with her sister, Silvia, to develop Sew Love, a site that allows amateur designers to turn design concepts into real garments.
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I pray you, be my means to bring me where I can speak with Silvia.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Silvia comes from the Latin root silva, which means 'forest' or 'wood'. That's why the name is used for a group of small warblers: these birds are often found in woods and bushes, so the name reminds you of their woodland life.