1. noun /ˈfɒɹ.əst,ˈfɔɹ.əst,ˈfɑɹ.əst/
a) A dense collection of trees covering a relatively large area. Larger than woods.
Forest of criticism.
b) Any dense collection or amount.
Mais quand il eut mis fin a ses parolles, & que semblablement les forestz resonnãtes se furent appaisées (, published 1544, Paris)
See Also: afforest
2. verb /ˈfɒɹ.əst,ˈfɔɹ.əst,ˈfɑɹ.əst/
To cover an area with trees.
Wikipedia foundation.