"silva" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: silvas [plural], silvae [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Latin silva. Doublet of selva. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|silva}} Latin silva, {{doublet|en|selva}} Doublet of selva Head templates: {{en-noun|s|silvae}} silva (plural silvas or silvae)
  1. (forestry) The forest trees of a particular area Categories (topical): Forestry Synonyms: sylva Related terms: sylvan (english: see for more terms)
    Sense id: en-silva-en-noun-gEPmffM~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, forestry

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