cedar
/ˈsiː.də/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cedars
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A coniferous tree of the family Cupressaceae, especially of the genera Juniperus, Cupressus, Calocedrus, or Thuja.
Noun
Examples
There had been dry seasons, accumulations of dust, wind-blown seeds, and cedars rose wonderfully out of solid rock.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cedar” mean?
A coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.
Is “cedar” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.