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Definition of woodville

woodville

/ˈwʊd.vɪl/
wood · ville
Plural:Woodvilles
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woodville Lexical Profile

• noun

1

New Zealand A town located in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island, historically significant as a railway junction and the eastern gateway to the Manawatū Gorge.

2

American A city in Tyler County, Texas, located in the deep woods of East Texas and known as the 'Dogwood Capital of Texas'.

3

British A prominent English historical family name, most notable during the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century.

Example

"The secret marriage of King Edward IV to Elizabeth Woodville caused significant political friction with his ally, the Earl of Warwick."

• Nearby Words

woodstove
woodswallow
woodsy
woodville
woodward
woodwardia
woodwind

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the English word 'wood' and the Old French suffix '-ville' (meaning town, village, or estate), literally translating to 'town in the woods'. It originated as a place name and subsequently became an English surname.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Woodville. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/woodville
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