English Explanatory Dictionary

forestal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Obsolete spelling of forestall.
adj
  1. Relating to forestry (cultivating forests for harvest).

Pronunciation

/fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-forestal1.wav /ˈfɒɹɪstəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-forestal2.wav /ˈfɔɚɹəstəl/

Word forms

forestal forestals forestalling forestalled

Etymology

From forest + -al.

Synonyms

sylvan

Derived words

forestalment
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