Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A wooded or uncultivated area of land; a forested upland region.
Pronunciation (US): /wɛld/
Pronunciation (UK): /wiːld/
Origin and Usage: The word "weald" originated from Old English "weald" meaning "forest" or "woodland." It was used to describe an area of land that was characterized by trees and vegetation. In modern times, it is still used to describe a wooded or uncultivated area of land. The word is commonly used in geography and ecology.
Synonyms: Forest, woodland, thicket, copse, grove, brush.
Related Words: Field, yield, world, wield, ideal.
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