Cedar: meaning, definitions and examples

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cedar

 

[ หˆsiห.dษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tree species

A tall coniferous tree that has fragrant, reddish wood. Cedars are often used for making furniture, shingles, and other wooden products.

Synonyms

cedar tree, cedarwood, cedarwood oil

Examples of usage

  • The cedar tree is known for its strong and durable wood.
  • Cedar wood is commonly used in construction and carpentry.
Context #2 | Noun

fragrant wood

The fragrant wood of the cedar tree, often used for its aroma in closets and chests to repel moths.

Synonyms

aromatic wood, cedarwood

Examples of usage

  • She placed cedar blocks in her wardrobe to keep her clothes moth-free.
  • The scent of cedar wood is refreshing and natural.
Context #3 | Noun

geographic location

A common street name in many cities, often referring to a specific type of tree-lined street.

Synonyms

Cedar Avenue, Cedar Street

Examples of usage

  • He lives on Cedar Avenue, lined with beautiful trees.
  • Cedar Street is known for its picturesque foliage.

Translations

Translations of the word "cedar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cedro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‡เคตเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zeder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cedar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะตะดั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cedr

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰ (ใ™ใŽ, sugi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรจdre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cedro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sedir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ผ๋‚˜๋ฌด (samnamu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฑุฒ (arz)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cedr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cรฉder

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›ชๆพ (xuฤ› sลng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cedra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sedrus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะผั‹ั€ัั‹ะฝ (samyrsyn)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒซแƒ•แƒ˜ (nadzvi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sidr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cedro

Etymology

The word 'cedar' originates from the Old French 'cedre' and Latin 'cedrus', which ultimately come from the Greek 'kedros'. Cedars have been highly valued throughout history for their aromatic wood, durability, and beauty. They have cultural and symbolic significance in various civilizations, including ancient Egypt, Babylon, and biblical references.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,771, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.