name
Uncommon
Sylvester
sihl-VEHST
Sylvester (name) means a male first name of Latin used in English since the sixteenth century origin.
name
1
A male first name of Latin used in English since the sixteenth century origin.
2
A family name.
3
A community in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
4
The name of a city that is the county seat of Worth County, Georgia, United States.
5
The name of a unincorporated community in Fisher County, Texas, United States.
6
The name of a small town in Boone County, West Virginia, United States.
7
The name of a town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States.
noun
1
(mining) A tool with a ratchet used for pulling props out of a mine.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sylvesters
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin sylvester (“woody, rural”) from silva (“wood”); name of a saint whose feast day falls on December 31.
Rhymes for Sylvester
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What does “Sylvester” mean?
The word “Sylvester” means a male given name from Latin used in English since the sixteenth century.
How do you pronounce “Sylvester”?
“Sylvester” is pronounced sihl-VEHST (/sɪlˈvɛstɚ/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “Sylvester”?
Depending on how it is used, “Sylvester” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Sylvester” come from?
The word “Sylvester” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin sylvester (“woody, rural”) from silva (“wood”); name of a saint whose feast day falls on December 31.
Is “Sylvester” a common word?
“Sylvester” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Sylvester” have?
“Sylvester” has 8 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name from Latin used in English since the sixteenth century.
