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Selva

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Translation of "selva" into Russian

selva
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈsɛlvə/
US
/ˈsɛlvə/
selva
selvas pl
The Amazon rainforest is a vast selva that is home to diverse wildlife.
Амазонский тропический лес — это обширная сельва, в которой обитает разнообразная дикая природа.

Definitions

selva
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈsɛlvə/
US
/ˈsɛlvə/
A dense tropical rainforest, especially in the Amazon basin of South America.
The explorers ventured deep into the selva, where the canopy blocked out most of the sunlight.
The Amazon rainforest collectively or any extensive stretch of tropical rainforest in South America.
Conservationists warn that large areas of the selva are being lost every year.
selva
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈsɛlvə/
US
/ˈsɛlvə/
Relating to, characteristic of, or situated in a tropical rainforest.
Selva ecosystems harbour an incredible diversity of species.
Selva
Proper noun
raiting
A town and municipality in the centre of Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.
Selva lies at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains.

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