cedarwood

noun

ce·​dar·​wood ˈsē-dər-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce cedarwood (audio)
: the wood of a cedar that is especially repellent to insects

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Non-toxic notes of neroli, palo santo, cedarwood, tonka bean, frankincense and elemi should transport your gift recipient to serene landscapes and ancient forests. Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 This light but long-lasting scent features a trio of fruity, tangy blackcurrant, light floral jasmine, and subtly woody cedarwood. Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 At the base, however, are cedarwood, leather, and sandalwood for hints of Western spice. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024 It’s designed to capture the essence of laying beach-side on the Mediterranean, with top notes of mint leaves, brown sugar, and Italian lemon zest, middle notes of jasmine, peony, pink pepper and a base of cedarwood and labdanum. Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cedarwood 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cedarwood was in the 14th century

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“Cedarwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cedarwood. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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