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      forest
      noun
      A dense uncultivated tract of trees and undergrowth, larger than woods.
      Any dense collection or amount.
      (uncountable) The color forest green.
      (computing, Microsoft Windows) A group of domains that are managed as a unit.
      (graph theory) A graph with no cycles; i.e., a graph made up of trees.
      A number of townships in the United States, in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan (3), Minnesota (2), and Missouri, listed under Forest Township.
      A city, the county seat of Scott County, Mississippi, United States.
      (soccer) Nottingham Forest F.C.
      A surname.
      A male given name: Alternative form of Forrest.
      A locality in Circular Head Council, north western Tasmania, Australia.
      A hamlet in Ellerton-on-Swale parish, North Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref NZ2700).
      (historical) A defined area of land set aside in England as royal hunting ground or for other privileged use; all such areas.
      verb
      (transitive) To cover an area with trees.
      Roots
      forisforest- · Latin · outside
      Synonyms for forest
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      Words related to forest
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      Where does forest come from?

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