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sylva

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈsɪlvə/

KK: /sɪlvə/

noun
Definition

A term that refers to a forest or wooded area, often used in a poetic or literary context.


Example

The ancient sylva was home to many rare species of plants and animals.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of the term sylva?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it refers to a type of forest, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! It's similar to silva, but a bit less common.
Sloth B
I find it fascinating how language evolves with nature.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
forest
woodland
grove
Antonyms
desert
barren
wasteland
Root Explanation

Sylva is derived from the Latin word "silva" (meaning forest or wood). The term refers to a wooded area or a collection of trees, emphasizing the natural environment.

Memory Tip

Picture a forest filled with trees, as 'sylva' connects to the Latin word for woods, helping you remember that it refers to a wooded area.

Visually Confused Words
silva
selva
salva
asyla
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