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Definition of cedar - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
constructionaromatic softwood used for building, furniture, and storage chests
- He crafted a beautiful box from cedar..
2.
botanyTECH. coniferous tree of the genus CedrusTECH.
- The cedar stood tall in the forest.
Images of cedar
aromatic softwood used for building, furniture, and storage chests 
coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus
Expressions with cedar
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type of coniferous tree known for aromatic wood
The cedar tree in the park is over 100 years old..
storage box made from cedar wood
She kept her blankets in a cedar chest.
closet lined with cedar wood to protect clothes from moths
She keeps her winter coats in the cedar closet.
having the smell of cedar wood
The cedar-scented candle filled the room with warmth.
aromatic tropical hardwood used for furniture and cigar boxes
The furniture was made of Spanish cedar.
large tree native to Pacific coast
The western red cedar grows tall in the forest.
wood from these trees used in construction
White cedar wood is ideal for building boats.
wood cut from a conifer with yellowish timber
The table is made of yellow cedar.
type of evergreen tree with a strong odor
The stinking cedar is native to the southeastern United States..
very tall and impressive in height
The basketball player was tall as a cedar, towering over everyone.
allergic reaction caused by mountain cedar pollen
Cedar fever makes my eyes itch every winter.
wood from a tall evergreen tree native to North Africa
The furniture was made from Atlas cedar.
juniper tree native to eastern North America
The eastern red cedar grows widely in Virginia.
wood from tall evergreen trees used for furniture and siding
The cabinet is made of red cedar.
large cedar tree from Lebanon with valuable wood
The cedar of Lebanon is famous for its strong wood.
large cedar tree from the Himalayas valued for wood and beauty
The deodar cedar grows tall in Himalayan forests.
bird with waxy red wing tips often found in flocks
A cedar waxwing perched with its flock in the tree.
coniferous tree with fragrant wood and red bark
The incense cedar grows tall with fragrant wood and red bark.
Origin of cedar
Latin, cedrus (cedar tree)
Terms with cedar included in their meaning
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plants
tree called eastern red cedar with reddish bark and berry-like cones
nature
wood from Himalayan cedar trees known for durability and scent
botany
type of cedar tree from the Himalayas
botany
wood from the Japanese cedar tree
red cedar
tree called red cedar, especially in North America
furniture
storage box made from cedar wood
storage
closet lined with cedar wood to protect clothes from moths
fragrance
having the smell of cedar wood
allergy
allergic reaction caused by mountain cedar pollen
northern white cedar
coniferous tree native to northeastern US and Canada
plant
large cedar tree from Lebanon with valuable wood
conifer
large cedar tree from the Himalayas valued for wood and beauty
Mexican white cedar
coniferous tree native to Mexico and Central America
Caribbean white cedar
tropical tree found in the Caribbean and South America
ornithology
bird known as the cedar waxwing
material
made of cedar wood
wood
durable aromatic wood from cedar trees
Examples of cedar in a sentence
Cedar is often used for making chests and closets. The cedar's wood is prized for its durability. A cedar was planted in the garden for shade.
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- French:cèdre, ...
- German:Zedernholz, Zeder, ...
- Italian:cedro, ...
- Spanish:cedro, ...
- Portuguese:cedro, ...
- Chinese:雪松木, 香柏, ...
- Japanese:杉材, 杉, ...
- Arabic:أَرْز, ...
- Hebrew:אֶרֶז, ...
- Russian:кедр, ...
- Ukrainian:кедрове дерево, ...
- Hindi:देवदार की लकड़ी, देवदार, ...
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