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Philippine cedar

Philippine cedar

9.6
A tree from the Philippines with hard red fragrant wood used for furniture and building
  • noun
  • Philippine
translation icon : cedro filipino
  • The wood from the Philippine cedar is prized for its durability and fragrance.

Examples

  • Our dining table was handcrafted from solid Philippine cedar.

  • Many craftsmen prefer using Philippine cedar for furniture.

  • Illegal logging has threatened the survival of the Philippine cedar in some areas.

  • The Philippine cedar is known for its durability.

  • Our dining table was handcrafted from solid Philippine cedar.

  • The wood from the Philippine cedar is prized for its durability and fragrance.

  • Many craftsmen prefer using Philippine cedar for furniture.

Synonyms

Toona calantas
vsPhilippine cedar
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree from the Philippines with hard red wood used for building and furniture

is the local timber described by its use in construction and furniture
kalantas
vsPhilippine cedar
  • Philippine
9.9

A Philippine tree with hard red wood used for houses and furniture

is the general timber used mainly for building and furniture
Cedrela calantas
vsPhilippine cedar
  • Philippine
9.9

A Philippine tree with hard red wood that smells pleasant

is the commonly named timber rather than this alternative scientific form
Philippine mahogany
vsPhilippine cedar
  • Philippine
8.1

A tropical tree in the Philippines with hard fragrant wood used for furniture

is the specific timber species used for furniture and construction rather than a category

Surface Forms

Philippine cedar singular
Philippine cedars plural

Morphology

Philippine + cedar

This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'Philippine' specifies origin and 'cedar' names a type of tree, so a learner who knows both words will infer it denotes a cedar from the Philippines. The pattern is cross-linguistically common and does not require idiomatic or metaphorical interpretation, making the meaning immediately accessible.

Etymology

Philippine cedar gets its name from how the wood looks and smells: early buyers thought the tree's red, scented wood was like true cedar, and they added Philippine to show where it grew. So today Philippine cedar means a tree from the Philippines whose hard, fragrant wood is used for furniture and building.