cedar
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of coniferous tree: A cedar is an evergreen tree belonging to the genus Cedrus or other genera in the cypress family (Cupressaceae), known for its fragrant, durable wood and often having a conical shape.
- The wood from such a tree: Cedar refers to the aromatic, long-lasting timber obtained from cedar trees, commonly used in construction, furniture, and storage chests.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Referring to the tree):
- The ancient cedar stood majestically on the hillside.
- We planted a small cedar in our backyard.
- Noun (Referring to the wood):
- The closet is lined with cedar to repel moths.
- The chest was made of solid cedar.
Advanced Usage
- "Cedar of Lebanon": A specific, historically significant species () native to the mountains of the Eastern Mediterranean.
- The Cedar of Lebanon is an important national symbol.
- "Red cedar": A common name for several aromatic trees, such as , whose wood is often used for pencils and closets.
- The aroma of red cedar filled the linen closet.
Variants and Related Words
- Cedarn (adjective, archaic or poetic): Made of or resembling cedar.
- The cedarn beams of the old manor.
- Cedarwood (noun): The wood of the cedar tree.
- The scent of cedarwood is distinctive.
Synonyms
- Conifer (for the tree type): A general term for cone-bearing trees like pines and firs.
- Aromatic wood: Descriptive term for woods with a strong, pleasant smell, like sandalwood.
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Cedar chest: A storage box made from cedar wood, valued for protecting contents from insects.
- She keeps her wool sweaters in a cedar chest.
- Cedar shingle: A thin piece of cedar wood used as a roofing or siding material.
- The cabin had a roof of cedar shingles.
Noun
- any cedar of the genus Cedrus
- durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests
- any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars