cedar

A noun referring to a type of coniferous tree known for its durable, aromatic wood, or the wood itself, often used in construction and furniture making.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее вид хвойного дерева, известного своей прочной, ароматной древесиной, или саму древесину, часто используемую в строительстве и производстве мебели.

1. Cedar tree (Cupressaceae family) B1 formal

   Any of numerous trees belonging to the Cupressaceae family that resemble true cedars, often having aromatic wood.

   • The garden was lined with tall cedar trees from the Cupressaceae family.
   • Many ornamental cedars are planted in parks for their evergreen foliage.
   • The landscape featured several species of cedar-like trees.

   🇷🇺Кедровое дерево (семейство Кипарисовые)

2. Cedar wood B1 formal

   Durable, aromatic wood obtained from various cedar trees, especially red cedar, commonly used for making chests and furniture.

   • The chest was made of red cedar to protect clothes from moths.
   • Cedar wood is prized for its pleasant scent and resistance to decay.
   • They built a beautiful fence using cedar planks.

   🇷🇺Древесина кедра

3. True cedar (Cedrus genus) B1 formal

   Any tree of the genus Cedrus, known for its distinctive conical shape and fragrant wood, native to mountainous regions.

   • The Cedrus deodara is a popular true cedar in landscaping.
   • True cedars are often found in the Himalayas and Mediterranean regions.
   • The ancient cedar in the forest was over a thousand years old.

   🇷🇺Настоящий кедр (род Cedrus)

• cedars plural form
• cedars' possessive plural form
• cedar's possessive singular form