noun
cedar
SEE-der/ˈsiːdər/
An evergreen tree producing durable aromatic timber.
A mature cedar spreads its tiered branches above a freshly cut log.
Etymology
Greek kedros named both cedar and juniper, so the ancestral name already covered more than one tree. English likewise applies cedar to various similar trees; the Greek word’s deeper origin is uncertain.
In context
And the white cedar here has been seasoned for ten years, which means that it's absolutely stable. What we can't afford to have is any movement in the wood
More examples
- The chest is lined with fragrant cedar.
- Several tall cedars shelter the garden.
- The builder chooses cedar for the outdoor siding.
Forms
cedar · cedars