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forest

Pronunciation: /fɔˈrɛst/

“forest” is a Middle English word. Its 2 meanings in English:

noun

  1. A forest or wood (uninhabited forested region)
  2. A preserve for hunting exclusive to royalty.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French forest, from Early Medieval Latin forestis.

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