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sylvan

1. syl.van \'sil-v*n\ aj [ML silvanus, sylvanus, fr. L silva, sylva wood] 
   1a: living or located in the woods or forest  1b: of, relating to, or 
   characteristic of the woods or forest  2a: made, shaped, or formed of woods 
   or trees  2b: abounding in woods, groves, or trees : WOODED 
2. sylvan n : one that frequents groves or woods