silviculture

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(sil′vi kul′c̸hər)

noun

the art of cultivating a forest; forestry

Origin: Fr sylviculture < L silva, forest (see silva) + cultura, culture

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See silviculture in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The care and cultivation of forest trees; forestry.

Origin:

Origin: Latin silva, forest

Origin: + culture

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Related Forms:

  • silˌvi·culˈtur·al adjective
  • silˌvi·culˈtur·al·ly adverb
  • silˌvi·culˈtur·ist noun

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