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thuja

/ˈθuːdʒə/
thu · ja
Plural:thujas
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• noun

1

Any of a genus (Thuja) of coniferous evergreen trees and shrubs in the cypress family (Cupressaceae), native to North America and East Asia, characterized by flattened branchlets covered with overlapping scale-like leaves and small woody cones; commonly known as arborvitae.

Example

"The landscaper planted a dense row of thuja along the property line to serve as a year-round privacy screen."

2

A homeopathic and herbal preparation derived from the fresh twigs and foliage of the northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis), traditionally applied topically to treat skin growths or warts.

Example

"The naturopathic practitioner recommended a topical thuja ointment to treat the stubborn skin blemish."

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• Nearby Words

thuggishly
thuggishness
thuglife
thuja
thukela
thumb
thumbhole

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thuja. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thuja
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