nemoral

adjective

nem·​o·​ral

ˈnem(ə)rəl

: of, relating to, or inhabiting a wood or grove

Word History

Etymology

Latin nemoralis, from nemor-, nemus wood, grove + -alis -al; akin to Greek nemos wooded pasture, glade, Sanskrit namas obeisance, namati he bends, bows

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