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SHERWOOD FOREST
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Dictionary entry overview: What does Sherwood Forest mean?
• SHERWOOD FOREST (noun)
The noun SHERWOOD FOREST has 1 sense:
1. an ancient forest in central England; formerly a royal hunting ground; said to be the home of Robin Hood and his merry band
Familiarity information: SHERWOOD FOREST used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
An ancient forest in central England; formerly a royal hunting ground; said to be the home of Robin Hood and his merry band
Classified under:
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made)
Instance hypernyms:
forest; timber; timberland; woodland (land that is covered with trees and shrubs)
Domain region:
England (a division of the United Kingdom)
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