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Definition of “selva”

selva (ˈsɛlvə Pronunciation for selva

Definitions

noun

  1. dense equatorial forest, esp in the Amazon basin, characterized by tall broad-leaved evergreen trees, epiphytes, lianas, etc
  2. a tract of such forest

Word Origin

C19: from Spanish and Portuguese, from Latin silva forest

Example Sentences Including 'selva'

``Probably 90 per cent of strawberries grown in SA would be selva ,' says Rob.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)

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