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   Silvan , a. [L. silva, less correctly sylva, a wood or grove, perh. akin to Gr. ὕλη; cf. L. Silvanus Silvanus the god of woods: cf. F. sylvain silvan. Cf. Savage.] Of or pertaining to woods; composed of woods or groves; woody. [Written also sylvan.]
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   Betwixt two rows of rocks, a silvan scene
   Appears above, and groves forever green.
   Dryden.
   
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   Silvan, n. (Old Chem.) See Sylvanium. [Obs.]
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