greenwood

Meanings

• noun

  A dense, wooded area, often associated with myth and legend.

  - "The knights of the round table sought shelter in the greenwood."
  - "The greenwood was said to be home to magical creatures and enchanted beings."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with greenwood
wood , mood , brood , flood

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Variants

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greenwood , greenwoods , Greenwood

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Etymology

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Greenwood is derived from the Old English term 'grenewud', which means 'woodland' or 'grove'.

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Trivia

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1. The Greenwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, England, is believed to be the inspiration for the legend of Robin Hood.

2. The term 'greenwood' is also used in heraldry to describe a green background on a coat of arms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Robin Hood: A legendary outlaw and archer of English folklore. He is known for 'robbing from the rich and giving to the poor', and is celebrated as a hero and a symbol of resistance against oppression.

2. Arthurian legend: A collection of legends about King Arthur, his knights of the round table, and the legendary events of his time.

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Culture

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In Arthurian legend, the Greenwood was a magical forest where the mythical knight Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men resided. It was also a place of refuge for outlaws and the oppressed.

How to Memorize "greenwood"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dense, green forest filled with tall trees and the sounds of birds chirping and animals rustling in the underbrush.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'greenwood' with the image of a magical forest filled with adventure and wonder.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Greenwood is where the Merry Men roam' to help remember the definition of the word.

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