cedar Meaning & Definition
What Does Cedar Mean?
Cedar is a noun that means A coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae. It can also mean A coniferous tree of the family Cupressaceae, especially of the genera Juniperus, Cupressus, Calocedrus, or Thuja.
Cedar: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsiː.də/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | cedarwood, cedar tree and true cedar |
| Plural | cedars |
Cedar Definition (Noun)
- A coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.
- A coniferous tree of the family Cupressaceae, especially of the genera Juniperus, Cupressus, Calocedrus, or Thuja.
- A flowering tree of the family Meliaceae, especially of the genera Cedrela or Toona.
- The aromatic wood from a tree of genus Cedrus or from any of several not closely related trees.
Noun
- The aromatic wood from a Cedrus tree, or from any of several unrelated trees.
Synonyms of Cedar
Cedar synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
cedar (countable and uncountable, plural cedars)
Words That Rhyme With Cedar
Origin of Cedar
From 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.
How Do You Say Cedar?
You say cedar as /ˈsiː.də/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (siː).
Quick Answers About Cedar
What part of speech is cedar?
Cedar is a noun.
What is another word for cedar?
Words with a similar meaning to cedar include cedarwood, cedar tree and true cedar. See the full list of cedar synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of cedar?
The plural of cedar is cedars.