English · Nature & Environment
cedar
/ˈsiː.dər/
[/ˈsiː.dər/]
fragrant evergreen
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A tall evergreen coniferous tree valued for its fragrant, durable, reddish wood.
Example
The old chest was made of cedar, and its warm scent kept moths away from the clothes.
The old chest was made of cedar, and its warm scent kept moths away from the clothes.
Etymology
From Old French 'cedre', from Latin 'cedrus', from Greek 'kedros'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for the tree and its prized aromatic timber.
Cultural Note
The cedar of Lebanon appears on the national flag of Lebanon.