Associations to the word «Sylvan»

Wiktionary

SYLVAN, adjective. Pertaining to the forest, or woodlands
SYLVAN, adjective. Residing in a forest or wood
SYLVAN, adjective. Wooded, or covered in forest
SYLVAN, noun. One who resides in the woods.
SYLVAN, noun. A fabled deity of the wood; a satyr; a faun.

Dictionary definition

SYLVAN, noun. A spirit that lives in or frequents the woods.
SYLVAN, adjective. Relating to or characteristic of wooded regions; "a shady sylvan glade".

Wise words

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