cedar of Lebanon

American  

noun

1. a cedar, Cedrus libani, of Asia Minor, having horizontally spreading branches.

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cedar of Lebanon British  

noun

1. a cedar, Cedrus libani, of SW Asia with level spreading branches and fragrant wood

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Etymology

Origin of cedar of Lebanon

before 1000; Middle English, Old English

Example Sentences

In 1949, the church had planted a cedar of Lebanon seedling, which grew on Temple Square into a large, sturdy tree, near the south entrance.

From Washington Times • Nov. 6, 2015

Don't let the view distract you from the secluded garden, dominated by a giant cedar of Lebanon, presented to the knights by a Bavarian king.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2010

Two swallows were making passes over the fountain, and a chiffchaffs song was piercing the air from within the sinewy gloom of the giant cedar of Lebanon.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

The roof was originally composed of cedar of Lebanon and the walls were studded with precious jewels, while numerous lamps of silver and gold were suspended from the rafters.

From Myths and Legends of Christmastide by Herrick, Bertha F.

Even coffins were sometimes made of foreign wood; and many are found of cedar of Lebanon.

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)