wildwood

noun

wild·wood ˈwī(-ə)l(d)-ˌwu̇d

: a wood unaltered or unfrequented by humans

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wildwood was in the 12th century

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“Wildwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildwood. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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wildwood

noun

wild·wood ˈwī(ə)l-ˌ(d)wu̇d

: woodland untouched by human activity

Wildwood

Wild·wood ˈwī(-ə)ld-ˌwu̇d

city west of Saint Louis in eastern Missouri population 35,517

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