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cypress family

/ˈsaɪprəs ˈfæməli/

Tradução: Termo botânico que designa a família Cupressaceae, de árvores e arbustos coníferos, que inclui ciprestes, zimbros, sequoias e sequoiadendros, geralmente caracterizados por folhas escamiformes e cones lenhosos.

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/ˈsaɪprəs ˈfæməli/C1formalscientific
  • ptTermo botânico que designa a família Cupressaceae, de árvores e arbustos coníferos, que inclui ciprestes, zimbros, sequoias e sequoiadendros, geralmente caracterizados por folhas escamiformes e cones lenhosos.

A botanical term referring to the Cupressaceae family of coniferous trees and shrubs, which includes cypresses, junipers, redwoods, and sequoias, typically characterized by scale-like leaves and woody cones.

  1. Botanical familyC1formal

    A family of coniferous trees and shrubs, Cupressaceae, which includes cypresses, junipers, redwoods, and sequoias.

    ptFamília dos ciprestes

    • The cypress family includes some of the tallest trees on Earth.
    • Juniper berries, from the cypress family, are used to flavor gin.
    • Many trees in the cypress family are highly resistant to decay.