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silvicolous

American  
[sil-vik-uh-luhs] / sɪlˈvɪk ə ləs /

adjective

  1. living or growing in woodlands.

Etymology

Origin of silvicolous

< Latin silvi- (combining form representing silva woodland; silva, -i- ) + -colous; compare Latin silvicola in same sense

Example Sentences

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Silvicolous: living in moist, shady woods.

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