Sherwood Forest
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noun
an ancient royal forest in central England, chiefly in Nottinghamshire: the traditional haunt of Robin Hood.
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British Dictionary definitions for Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest
/ (ˈʃɜːˌwʊd) /
noun
an ancient forest in central England, in Nottinghamshire: formerly a royal hunting ground and much more extensive; famous as the home of Robin Hood
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Cultural definitions for Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest
An actual forest of central England. According to legend, it was the home of Robin Hood (see also Robin Hood) and his companions.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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