true cedar
Noun 1. A tree of the genus Cedrus: The term "true cedar" refers specifically to any of the coniferous trees belonging to the botanical genus Cedrus. These are large, evergreen trees native to the mountains of the western Himalayas and the Mediterranean region. They are distinguished from many other trees commonly called "cedar" in English, such as Eastern red cedar or Western red cedar, which belong to different genera.
- Noun:
- The Atlas cedar and the Cedar of Lebanon are both species of true cedar.
- For the finest, most durable aromatic wood, one should look to a true cedar.
- The park is famous for its ancient grove of true cedars.
- In botanical or horticultural contexts: The term is used to ensure precise classification, separating species from other trees with "cedar" in their common names.
- When discussing timber properties, it's crucial to distinguish a true cedar from a false cedar.
- Cedar (n): A broader, more common term for various aromatic, durable-wooded conifers, which may or may not be "true cedars." This is the root of the compound term.
- Cedrus (n): The Latin genus name for true cedars.
- Deodar cedar (n): , a specific species of true cedar native to the Himalayas.
- Atlas cedar (n): , a species of true cedar native to the Atlas Mountains.
- Cedar of the genus Cedrus: The formal descriptive synonym.
- Old World cedar: A descriptive term highlighting the native range of true cedars (Asia and the Mediterranean), as opposed to "New World" cedars like the incense-cedar.
(Note: "True cedar" is a specific botanical term. It does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms. Any idiomatic use would stem from the broader word "cedar.") - As solid as a cedar (beam): An idiom using "cedar" (not exclusively "true cedar") to describe something or someone very reliable and strong. This references the renowned durability of cedar wood.
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any cedar of the genus Cedrus
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