cedarwood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cedarwood
Example Sentences
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Wiseman, 47, offered a package containing a small bottle of hyssop, cedarwood and olive oil along with a prayer card and piece of scarlet yarn.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2024
While she holds her cedarwood scepter close to her heart, she says that she also hopes to lead by example and inspire other Chatina women to follow her path.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023
As Baran makes her coffee, she takes in rose, cedarwood or sandalwood, “all the scents and smells that make me feel good.”
From Washington Post • Sep. 15, 2022
This one has beautiful, delicate notes of sandalwood and cedarwood.
From Slate • Nov. 25, 2020
Mrs. Guest, who’s the best sewer and knitter in the Settlement, had even gone and knitted some fancy clothes for me that Ma still keeps in a peculiar-smelling box made out of cedarwood.
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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