cedar meaning

cedar as a noun

1. any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

   Synonyms: cedar tree

   Type of: conifer

   Kinds: Chilean cedar, incense cedar, southern white cedar, Oregon cedar, yellow cypress, Japanese cedar, kawaka, pahautea

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

   Synonyms: cedarwood

   Type of: wood

   Kinds: red cedar, Port Orford cedar

3. any cedar of the genus Cedrus

   Synonyms: cedar tree, true cedar

   Type of: conifer

   Kinds: cedar of Lebanon, deodar, Atlas cedar

How to pronounce cedar

cedar is pronounced /ˈsiːdə/ in British English and /ˈsidɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with cedar

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• feeder
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• birdfeeder