cryptomeria

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A tall cryptomeria stands in a peaceful garden.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of coniferous tree: "Cryptomeria" refers to an evergreen tree species native to Japan, known for its tall stature, reddish-brown bark, and soft, fragrant wood. It is a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one species, Cryptomeria japonica.
   • Japanese cedar; sugi: This is the common name for the tree, though it is not a true cedar. "Sugi" is its Japanese name.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The forest was dominated by towering cryptomeria. (The forest was dominated by towering Japanese cedars.)
  • Cryptomeria wood is often used for building temples and making sake barrels. (Sugi wood is often used for building temples and making sake barrels.)
  • We walked along a beautiful avenue lined with cryptomeria trees. (We walked along a beautiful avenue lined with sugi trees.)

Advanced Usage

• In botanical/forestry contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to the species and its cultivated varieties.
  • The study focused on the growth rates of different cryptomeria cultivars.
• In cultural/historical contexts: The tree is often mentioned in relation to Japanese history, Shinto shrines, and traditional forestry.
  • The ancient cryptomeria at the shrine is considered a sacred tree.

Variants and Related Words

• Sugi (n): The Japanese name for cryptomeria.
• Cryptomeria japonica (n): The full scientific name of the species.

Synonyms

• Japanese cedar: The most common English name, though it is not botanically a true cedar (genus ).

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)

• Conifer: A broader category of cone-bearing trees that includes cryptomeria.
• Evergreen: A type of tree that retains its leaves year-round, describing cryptomeria.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Japanese cedar; sugi

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cryptomeria
• genus Cryptomeria