forest
n
1 a large wooded area having a thick growth of trees and plants
2 the trees of such an area
3 (N.Z.) an area planted with exotic pines or similar trees
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4 something resembling a large wooded area, esp. in density
a forest of telegraph poles
5 (Law) (formerly) an area of woodland, esp. one owned by the sovereign and set apart as a hunting ground with its own laws and officers
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6 modifier of, involving, or living in a forest or forests
a forest glade
vb
7 tr to create a forest (in); plant with trees (C13: from Old French, from Medieval Latin forestis unfenced woodland, from Latin foris outside) ♦
forestal, foresteal adj ♦
forested adj ♦
forestless adj ♦
forest-like adj
Black Forest
n the. a hilly wooded region of SW Germany, in Baden-Württemberg: a popular resort area, (German name)
Schwarzwald
Bohemian Forest
n a mountain range between the SW Czech Republic and SE Germany. Highest peak: Arber, 1457 m (4780 ft.), (Czech name)
Ceský Les (German name)
Böhmerwald
De Forest
n Lee. 1873--1961, U.S. inventor of telegraphic, telephonic, and radio equipment: patented the first triode valve (1907)
Epping Forest
n a forest in E England, northeast of London: formerly a royal hunting ground
flame-of-the-forest
n
1 (esp. in Malaysia) another name for →
royal poinciana
2 a papilionaceous tree, Butea frondosa, native to E India and Myanmar, having hanging clusters of scarlet flowers
forest park
n (N.Z) a recreational reserve which may include bush and exotic trees
forest ranger
n (Chiefly U.S. and Canadian) a government official who patrols and protects forests, wildlife, etc.
gallery forest
n a stretch of forest along a river in an area of otherwise open country
New Forest
n a region of woodland and heath in S England, in SW Hampshire: a hunting ground of the West Saxon kings; tourist area, noted for its ponies. Area: 336 sq. km (130 sq. miles)
Petrified Forest
n a national park in E Arizona, containing petrified coniferous trees about 170000000 years old
Sherwood Forest
n an ancient forest in central England, in Nottinghamshire: formerly a royal hunting ground and much more extensive; famous as the home of Robin Hood
Thuringian Forest
n a forested mountainous region in E central Germany, rising over 900 m (3000 ft.), (German name)
Thüringer Wald
virgin forest
n a forest in its natural state, before it has been explored or exploited by man
Waltham Forest
n a borough of NE Greater London. Pop.: 221800 (1994 est.). Area: 40 sq. km (15 sq. miles)