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Definition of monterey cypress
monterey cypress
Plural:Monterey cypresses
monterey cypress Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A species of evergreen coniferous tree native to the Central Coast of California, particularly the Monterey Peninsula, characterized by its bright green foliage and frequently windswept, sculptural appearance.
Example
"The solitary Monterey cypress standing on the rocky coastal cliff has become an iconic symbol of the region."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after Monterey Bay in California, its sole native habitat, and 'cypress', originating from Old French 'cipres' and Latin 'cupressus', denoting a coniferous tree.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monterey cypress. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monterey cypress