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▪ I. † sylvian, a.1 Obs. rare—1.
Incorrectly for sylvan.
1698Fryer Acc. E. India & P. 64 Those slender Fences only designed to oppose the Sylvian Herd, are thrown down to erect others of a more War-like Force.
▪ II. sylvian, a.3 (n.) Ornith.
[f. mod.L. Sylvia (Scopoli, 1769), f. L. silva a wood: see sylva and -an.]
Belonging to the genus Sylvia or family Sylviidæ of oscine passerine birds (the warblers). b. n. A bird of this genus or family.
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