Silvan
['sɪlvən]
Definition
(a.) Of or pertaining to woods; composed of woods or groves; woody.
(n.) See Sylvanium.
Inputed by Bertha
Definition
adj. pertaining to woods woody: inhabiting woods.—ns. Sil′va Syl′va the forest-trees collectively of any region.
Editor: Sheldon
Examples
- And, between two yeomen, was brought before the silvan throne of the outlaw Chief, our old friend, Prior Aymer of Jorvaulx. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- On each side of the high mantelpiece stood two antique chairs of oak, solid as silvan thrones, and in one of these sat a lady. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- The diminished list of competitors for silvan fame still amounted to eight. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
Inputed by Gavin