sylva
9.9
The trees and forests that grow in a particular region
- noun
- /ˈsɪlvə/
- Archaic
:
silva
- The rich sylva of the region supports a wide diversity of wildlife.
Examples
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Many animals depend on the sylva for their habitat.
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The sylva of Brazil is incredibly diverse.
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Explorers documented the changes in the native sylva over the centuries.
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Protecting the local sylva is crucial for maintaining ecological balance.
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The national park is known for its diverse sylva, which attracts many nature enthusiasts.
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In his book, the author describes the unique sylva of the Amazon rainforest.
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The local government is focused on protecting the sylva to preserve the region's biodiversity.
Synonyms
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9.9
All the trees in a country or region
has identical meaning but uses an alternate spelling
How Wooded
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sylva comes from the Latin silva, which means 'forest' or 'woods'. You can see the same idea in the name Pennsylvania, which means 'Penn's woods', so sylva refers to the trees and forests of a place.