cedarwood

noun

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

Examples of cedarwood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Jasmine, sweet plum, and cedarwood stick around while woodsy oakmoss, fir, and amber linger all day long. Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 14 June 2024 Sap, foliage and cut grass feature in Balmoral. Closer to home, Solis Rex smells of cedarwood, incense, orange and fir bark, inspired by the grand parquet floors of the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles. Felix Bischof, theweek, 8 May 2024 The brand calls this fragrance a bottle of happiness, with its citrus-floral medley of bergamot, mandarin, rose, orange blossom, cedarwood, and musk. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 May 2024 The combination of coconut milk, cedarwood, and ylang-ylang in Beach Walk will add a warm and sensual dimension to the fragrance, perfect for those who appreciate a touch of beachy nostalgia. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for cedarwood 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Jul. 2024.

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