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cedar in German

cedar in German is Zeder, Zypressengewächs, Zedernholz — cedar means a large coniferous evergreen tree prized for its fragrant, durable wood.

cedar in German

Zeder
noun
(countable) A coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.
Zypressengewächs
noun
(countable) A coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.
Zypressengewächs
noun
(countable) A coniferous tree of the family Cupressaceae, especially of the genera Juniperus, Cupressus, Calocedrus, or Thuja.
Zeder
noun
(uncountable) The aromatic wood from a Cedrus tree, or from any of several not closely related trees.
Zedernholz
noun
(uncountable) The aromatic wood from a Cedrus tree, or from any of several not closely related trees.

What does "cedar" mean?

  1. noun A large coniferous evergreen tree prized for its fragrant, durable wood.
    "They planted a row of cedars along the driveway."
  2. noun The reddish, sweet-smelling wood of this tree, often used for chests, closets, and outdoor furniture because it resists rot and insects.
    "The blanket box was lined with cedar to keep moths away."

cedar in a sentence

  • They planted a row of cedars along the driveway.
  • The old cedar in the churchyard was said to be 300 years old.
  • The blanket box was lined with cedar to keep moths away.
  • Cedar decking weathers to a soft silver-grey over time.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "cedar" in German?

"cedar" in German is Zeder, Zypressengewächs, Zedernholz. cedar means: A large coniferous evergreen tree prized for its fragrant, durable wood.

How do you use "cedar" in a sentence?

Example: "They planted a row of cedars along the driveway." In German, "cedar" is Zeder, Zypressengewächs, Zedernholz.

Are there other ways to say "cedar" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "cedar": Zeder, Zypressengewächs, Zedernholz.

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