cedar
pronunciation
How to pronounce cedar in British English:
UK [ˈsi:də(r)]
How to pronounce cedar in American English:
US [ˈsidɚ]
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- Noun:
- any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
- durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests
- any cedar of the genus Cedrus
Word Origin
- cedar (n.)
- Old English ceder, blended in Middle English with Old French cedre, both from Latin cedrus, from Greek kedros "cedar, juniper," origin uncertain. Cedar oil was used by the Egyptians in embalming as a preservative against decay and the word for it was used figuratively for "immortality" by the Romans. Cedar chest attested from 1722. Related: Cedrine.
Example
- 1. Their united anger sparked the cedar revolution that spring .
- 2. Drop the mothballs and reach for lavender or cedar instead .
- 3. About three million of hectares are covered here with cedar forests .
- 4. I knew better than to challenge father , who could be unpredictable with his row of cedar switches .
- 5. Instead , opt for little pouches of lavender or cedar chips inside the garment racks or storage boxes .