silva en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin silva. Doublet of selva.
Meanings
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The forest trees of a particular area
The most interesting and striking features of the silva of California relate to its composition, the geographical distribution of the species and their biological history.
1909, Willis Linn Jepson, The Trees of California, page 13:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| silvae | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| silvas | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| sylva | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
silvics · silvopastural · silviculture · silvopastoral · silvology