Meaning

noun any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

noun durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests

noun any cedar of the genus Cedrus

originFrom Middle English cedre, probably from Old French cedre, from Latin cedrus, from Ancient Greek κέδρος (kédros). Some suggest that the Middle English word was partially from Old English ċeder, but the gap in attestation between the two words makes this proposal unlikely. Possible doublet of citrus.

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