afforest meaning

UK US

afforest (verb): establish a forest on previously unforested land.

Definition of afforest

  1. establish a forest on previously unforested land
    • afforest the mountains

    Synonyms: forest

    Type of: plant

    Kinds: re-afforest, reforest

    Related forms: afforestation

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AF · words ending in ST · 8-letter words

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