SYLVAN (2)

sylvan (2). Sylvan, n. a god of the woods, rural god, satyr

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Syl″van, n. [[L. Sylvanus, better Silvanus. See Silvan, a.]] A fabled deity of the wood; a satyr; a faun; sometimes, a rustic. Her private orchards, walled on every side, To lawless sylvans all access denied. Pope.