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

One of the cedars of Lebanon, in the grounds of Osborne House, East Cowes, on the Isle of Wight, came down in high winds on Friday, English Heritage said.

From BBC

The ancient cedars of Lebanon have outlived empires and survived modern wars.

From New York Times

Other favorites: a gnarled cork oak, a stately cedar of Lebanon, an imposing dawn redwood that hails from China and many species of L.A.'s palms.

From Los Angeles Times

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 Literature

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