Thuja
- noun
- /ˈθuːdʒə/
- Specialized
:
tuya
- The Thuja hedge in their garden provided privacy all year round.
Examples
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Carpenters often use wood from Thuja trees because of its pleasant aroma and resistance to decay.
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Some species of Thuja are commonly referred to as northern white cedar.
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The Thuja tree provides excellent privacy in gardens.
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I planted several Thujas along the fence.
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The landscape was enhanced by a tall thuja tree, which provided a beautiful green backdrop.
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In the garden, rows of thuja shrubs create a natural privacy screen between the two properties.
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The distinctive smell of the thuja leaves filled the air as we walked through the green park.
Synonyms
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An evergreen tree or bush with dense green leaves often used in gardens
Compounds
- Specialized
A small evergreen tree with tiny flat leaves often used for hedges
- Specialized
An evergreen shrub or small tree from Asia that people often plant in gardens
- Specialized
A large evergreen tree from the northwestern United States and Canada called western red cedar with fragrant, rot-resistant wood
Surface Forms
Etymology
Thuja comes from an old Greek name for a fragrant tree and is linked to the Greek verb thuo meaning 'to sacrifice', because the wood gave a strong smell used in offerings. That's why Thuja trees are known for their aromatic wood and oils.