/ˈsiː.də/, /ˈsi.dɚ/
OriginFrom Middle English cedre, probably from Old French cedre, from Latin cedrus, from Ancient Greek κέδρος (kédros). Some suggest that the Middle English word was partially from Old English ċeder, but the gap in attestation between the two words makes this proposal unlikely. Possible doublet of citrus.
- countableA coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.
- countableA coniferous tree of the family Cupressaceae, especially of the genera Juniperus, Cupressus, Calocedrus, or Thuja.
“There had been dry seasons, accumulations of dust, wind-blown seeds, and cedars rose wonderfully out of solid rock.”
- countableA flowering tree of the family Meliaceae, especially of the genera Cedrela or Toona.
- uncountableThe aromatic wood from a Cedrus tree, or from any of several not closely related trees.
- A surname.
- A programming language, adding various features to the earlier language Mesa.
- A ghost town in Mohave County, Arizona.
- An unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Indiana.
- An unincorporated community in Mahaska County, Iowa.
- A city in Smith County, Kansas.
- A census-designated place in Leelanau County, Michigan.
- An unincorporated community in Mingo County, West Virginia.
- An unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- An unincorporated community in Iron County, Wisconsin.
- A number of townships in the United States, listed under Cedar Township.
Formscedars(plural) · Cedars(plural)