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sylva
1[ sil-vuh ]
Sylva
2[ sil-vuh; Romanian seel-vah ]
noun
- Car·men [kahr, -m, uh, n, kahr, -men], pen name of Elizabeth, queen of Romania.
sylva
/ ˈsɪlvə /
noun
- the trees growing in a particular region
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sylva1
From Latin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sylva1
C17: Latin silva a wood
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Example Sentences
Evelyn tried to introduce it, but did not succeed at first, and the tree is not mentioned in his "Sylva" of 1664.
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Hence it is easy to comprehend the earnest desire Don Sylva felt to quit Guaymas at as early an hour as possible.
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Before mounting his horse Don Sylva turned to an old servant, who, straw hat in hand, respectfully stood near him.
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The two young people met without Don Sylva's knowledge, and swore an eternal love.
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Don Sylva, delicately borne by two powerful hands, was carried ashore without waking.
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