ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (countable) A coniferous tree of the family Cupressaceae, especially of the genera Juniperus, Cupressus, Calocedrus, or Thuja.
  2. (countable) A flowering tree of the family Meliaceae, especially of the genera Cedrela or Toona.
  3. (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

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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