lawson's cedar
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Definition
Noun: 1. A large coniferous tree native to western North America: This term refers specifically to Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, a very tall evergreen tree known for its valuable timber. It is characterized by an extremely wide trunk and great height.
Usage Notes
- "Lawson's cedar" is a common name, not the scientific name. The tree is also widely known as Port Orford cedar or Lawson cypress.
- It is used as a singular, countable noun (e.g., , ).
- The term is primarily used in botanical, forestry, and woodworking contexts to describe the species or its wood.
Examples
- As a subject:
- A mature Lawson's cedar can dominate the forest canopy.
- The Lawson's cedar is prized for its aromatic, durable wood.
- As an object:
- The park is home to several giant Lawson's cedars.
- They harvested the Lawson's cedar carefully due to its value.
- With a modifier:
- The old-growth Lawson's cedar had a trunk over ten feet in diameter.
- This furniture is made from Lawson's cedar.
Advanced Usage
- The wood is often referred to metonymically by the tree's name.
- The cabinet was crafted from beautifully grained Lawson's cedar.
Variants and Related Words
- Port Orford cedar (n.): The most common alternative name, especially in the timber industry.
- Lawson cypress (n.): A name more common in horticulture and landscaping.
- (n.): The scientific (Latin) binomial name.
- Cedar (n.): A broader category of aromatic, softwood trees; Lawson's cedar is a member of the cypress family (Cupressaceae) but is commonly called a cedar due to the scent and quality of its wood.
Synonyms
- Port Orford cedar
- Lawson cypress
- Oregon cedar (less common)
Related Phrases
- Lawson's cedar wood: Specifically denotes the timber from this tree.
- The boat's deck was made of Lawson's cedar wood for its resistance to rot.
Noun
- large timber tree of western North America with trunk diameter to 12 feet and height to 200 feet