Sherwood Forest

geographical name

Sher·​wood Forest
ˈshər-ˌwu̇d-,
also
ˈsher- How to pronounce Sherwood Forest (audio)
forest of central England chiefly in Nottinghamshire

Note: Sherwood Forest was an ancient royal hunting ground and is associated with the legendary outlaw Robin Hood.

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“Sherwood Forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sherwood%20Forest. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.

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