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Silas
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A masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning "of the forest," and a companion of the apostle Paul in the New Testament.
"Silas planted a row of oak trees along the driveway."
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_____ planted a row of oak trees along the driveway.
Etymology
From Latin silva, "forest, woodland."