thuja

• Substantivo que designa um gênero de árvores coníferas da família dos ciprestes, conhecidas como tuia ou cedro-vermelho, frequentemente usadas para fins ornamentais ou para a obtenção de madeira.

A noun referring to a genus of coniferous trees in the cypress family, commonly known as arborvitae or red cedar, often used for ornamental purposes or timber.

nome próprio

1. Red cedarC1formal

   A type of coniferous tree or shrub belonging to the cypress family, known for its aromatic wood and scale-like leaves.

   Cedro-vermelho

   • The Thuja tree is often used for hedges and windbreaks.
   • Thuja wood is naturally resistant to rot and insects.
   • The garden was lined with tall Thuja trees.

   Sinônimosarborvitae