Cedar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsiː.də/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cedar is a noun meaning (countable) A coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.
Meaning
(countable) A coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.
More Meanings
- (countable) A coniferous tree of the family Cupressaceae, especially of the genera Juniperus, Cupressus, Calocedrus, or Thuja.
- (countable) A flowering tree of the family Meliaceae, especially of the genera Cedrela or Toona.
- (uncountable) The aromatic wood from a tree of genus Cedrus or from any of several not closely related trees.
Example Sentences
There had been dry seasons, accumulations of dust, wind-blown seeds, and cedars rose wonderfully out of solid rock.
Word Forms
- cedars
Synonyms for cedar
Depending on context, synonyms include cedarwood.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cedarwood, cypress, juniper, redcedar, rice, paddy.
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