incense cedar

[ in-sens see-der ]

noun
  1. a tree of the cypress family’s genus Calocedrus, especially C. decurrens(California incense cedar ) of western North America, which may grow to more than 190 feet (58 meters) in height.

  2. the aromatic, close-grained wood of this tree, used to make pencils, chests, closet linings, etc.

Origin of incense cedar

1
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Words Nearby incense cedar

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How to use incense cedar in a sentence

  • The incense cedar is the only representative of its genus in the United States.

    American Forest Trees | Henry H. Gibson
  • The wood of the incense cedar is serviceable for many purposes.

    American Forest Trees | Henry H. Gibson