red cedar
Americannoun
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Also called savin. Also called eastern red cedar,. an American, coniferous tree, Juniperus virginiana, yielding a fragrant, reddish wood used for making lead pencils, etc.
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the western red cedar, Thuja plicata.
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the wood of these trees.
noun
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any of several North American coniferous trees, esp Juniperus virginiana , a juniper that has fragrant reddish wood used for making pencils, and Thuja plicata , an arbor vitae
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the wood of any of these trees
Etymology
Origin of red cedar
An Americanism dating back to 1675–85
Example Sentences
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Further up the river, Chapin named Chicopee, a Nipmuc word for evergreen red cedar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2025
It turned out to be an Eastern red cedar tree that was 3,775 years old.
From NewsForKids.net ● Oct. 23, 2024
His inspiration for “Union” was sparked by examining the concentric growth rings of a fallen Western red cedar in Seattle’s Discovery Park.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 6, 2024
Western red cedar, western hemlock and big leaf maple have all seen die-offs and growth declines in recent years tied to climate.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2023
The araputanga tree is similar to red cedar and almost as light as cork, making it better suited for a light canoe.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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