cedar

Meanings

• noun

  A type of large evergreen tree that belongs to the Cypress family, with flat, scaly, and often aromatic leaves.

  - "The cedar tree is known for its fragrant wood."
  - "Cedar trees can live for over a thousand years."

• noun

  A type of wood that comes from the Cedar tree.

  - "The chest was made of rich, dark cedar wood."
  - "The cedar closet kept clothes smelling fresh."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsi.dɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cedar
pine , fine , dine

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Variants

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cedar , cedars , cedary , Cedar , cedar-apple rust , cedar-apple rusts , cedar of Lebanon , cedar waxwing , cedar waxwings , Cedar Breaks National Monument , Cedar Falls , Cedar Hill , Cedar Park , Cedar Rapids

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Etymology

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Old English cedre, from Latin cedrus.

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Trivia

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1. Cedar trees are native to the Mediterranean region, Himalayas, and parts of North America.

2. Cedar wood is one of the oldest known woods used for building and for making furniture.

3. Cedar trees can grow up to 150 feet tall and live for over 1,000 years.

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Related Concepts

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1. cedar waxwing: A type of bird named for its red wax-like substance on its wings.

2. cedar oil: An essential oil extracted from the leaves and wood of the cedar tree, used for aromatherapy and as a natural preservative.

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Culture

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Cedar trees and their wood have been used for various purposes throughout history. In ancient Egypt, cedar wood was used for building and for mummification. In Norse mythology, the World Tree Yggdrasil was described as having a top that was an ash tree and a base that was a cedar tree.

How to Memorize "cedar"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the tall, conical shape of the cedar tree and its flat, scaly leaves. Imagine the rich, dark color and aroma of the cedar wood.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cedar' with the smell of a forest or the image of a tall, conical tree.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'cedar' as 'Cedar, Cones, Cones: Cedar Cones.'

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