any of several evergreen coniferous trees constituting the genus Cupressus, having dark-green, scalelike, overlapping leaves.
any of various other coniferous trees of allied genera, as the bald cypress.
any of various unrelated plants resembling the true cypress.
the wood of these trees or plants.
any coniferous tree of the N temperate genus Cupressus, having dark green scalelike leaves and rounded cones: family Cupressaceae See also Leyland cypress
any of several similar and related trees, such as the widely cultivated Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ( Lawson's cypress ), of the western US
any of various other coniferous trees, esp the swamp cypress
the wood of any of these trees
before 1000; Middle English, Old English cypresse < Late Latin cypressus, apparently blend of Latin cupressus and cyparissus < Greek kypárissos; replacing Middle English cipres < Anglo-French, Old French < Late Latin, as above
1350–1400; Middle English cipre ( s ), cyprus, after Cyprus
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CYPRESS: Terrific pitching depth gives coach John Weber lots of options for his annual tough schedule.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
CYPRESS: All signs indicate coach John Weber has one of his best teams.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2023
CYPRESS; Junior Matthew Morrell is true pitching ace.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2022
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