: any of a genus (Cedrus) of usually tall coniferous trees (such as the cedar of Lebanon or the deodar) of the pine family noted for their fragrant durable wood
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: any of numerous coniferous trees (as of the genera Juniperus, Chamaecyparis, or Thuja of the cypress family) that resemble the true cedars especially in the fragrance and durability of their wood
Recent Examples on the WebThe new plaster on the adobe walls matched the color used inside the church in 1935, according to Knight, while the roof was constructed of cedar, the same type of second-growth redwood timber employed in the 19th century version. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 This blend had a nice mix of cedar and baking spices and went well with burgers, potatoes and snow peas. Marc Bona, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2022 All sorts of trees are poached across North America — Douglas fir, black walnut, cedar, and even entire redwoods — and some rare woods, like redwood burl and figured maple, command far more money than the other trees that grow alongside them. Lyndsie Bourgon, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Sep. 2022 Each product features Tatcha's Forest Awakening essential blend, which contains a mix of cedar, hiba, and hinoki oils with compounds that aim to reduce stress, lift your mood, and help improve overall well-being. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Sep. 2022 The hot tub would play a role, and so would a new red-cedar ceiling extending the full length of the trailer’s 24-by-56-foot dimensions. Sarah Medford, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 Red cedar logs are around $700, whereas plastic logs are a couple thousand. Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2022 On this cedar shingle bungalow, the light blue front door demands attention, making the narrow front porch feel more like a place to land. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 The Laundress’s formula has a lower pH to better care for wool, mohair, cashmere and more as well as notes of cedar for a lovely scent. Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Middle English cedre, from Anglo-French, from Latin cedrus, from Greek kedros