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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These are rooted in cedarwood, clover, and cinnamon for a hint of sweet spice. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024 Related Articles The scent is made up of palmarosa, sweet grass, tea leaf, cedarwood, cardamon and white musk. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024 The Body Oil has the same alluring concoction of jasmine, saffron, cedarwood, and ambergris notes so your loved ones can slather said notes all over their bodies—oo la la. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 27 Sep. 2024 The earthiness of Gypsy Water’s juniper and vanilla mix beautifully with Signature’s blackberry and cedarwood base, resulting in a captivating fragrance that feels both familiar and unexpected. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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