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Etymology of the English word sylva

the English word sylva
derived from the Latin word silva (wood, forest)
unknown etymology, according to Ernout and Meillet, "Dictionnaire étymologique de la langue latine" (1951)

Date

The earliest known usage of sylva in English dates from the 17th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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