cedar
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• noun
A tall, widely spreading evergreen coniferous tree of the pine family (genus Cedrus), native to the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean and the Himalayas, characterized by needle-like leaves and barrel-shaped cones.
"The ancient cedar stood majestically in the center of the botanical garden, offering deep shade with its sweeping branches."
The hard, durable, and naturally aromatic wood of the cedar tree, widely utilized in woodworking, cabinetry, and the construction of moth-repellent storage chests.
"She stored her winter woolen sweaters in a heavy trunk made of solid cedar to protect them from moths."
North American Any of various other coniferous trees that resemble true cedars or possess similar aromatic wood, such as the Eastern red cedar or Northern white cedar.
"The farmers planted a dense row of Eastern red cedar along the property line to serve as a natural windbreak."
Word Nuance & Usage
Botanically, true cedars belong exclusively to the genus Cedrus, but the everyday term 'cedar' is widely applied to several superficially similar, aromatic conifers from different genera, such as the North American red cedar (which is actually a juniper).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Old English 'ceder' and Old French 'cedre', both tracing back to Latin 'cedrus' and ultimately from Greek 'kedros'.
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