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silviculture

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪlvɪˌkʌltʃə/
Definition of silviculture

noun

[mass noun]
  • the growing and cultivation of trees.

Derivatives

silvicultural

Pronunciation: /-ˈkʌltʃ(ə)r(ə)l/
adjective

silviculturist

Pronunciation: /-ˈkʌltʃərɪst/
noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from French sylviculture, from Latin silva 'wood' + French culture 'cultivation'

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Definition of silviculture in the US English dictionary

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