sylva

¹

[ sil-vuh ]

noun

1. silva.

Sylva

²

[ sil-vuh; Romanian seel-vah ]

noun

1. Car·men [kahr, -m, uh, n, kahr, -men], pen name of Elizabeth, queen of Romania.

sylva

/ ˈsɪlvə /

noun

1. the trees growing in a particular region

Word History and Origins

Origin of sylva¹

From Latin

Word History and Origins

Origin of sylva¹

C17: Latin silva a wood

Example Sentences

Though all of them are free to read, creating newsletters exclusive to subscribers is “something we could consider in the future,” Sylva said.

From Digiday

Evelyn tried to introduce it, but did not succeed at first, and the tree is not mentioned in his "Sylva" of 1664.

From Project Gutenberg

Hence it is easy to comprehend the earnest desire Don Sylva felt to quit Guaymas at as early an hour as possible.

From Project Gutenberg

Before mounting his horse Don Sylva turned to an old servant, who, straw hat in hand, respectfully stood near him.

From Project Gutenberg

The two young people met without Don Sylva's knowledge, and swore an eternal love.

From Project Gutenberg

Don Sylva, delicately borne by two powerful hands, was carried ashore without waking.

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