coast white cedar
- noun
- /koʊst waɪt ˈsiːdər/
- US
:
cedro blanco costero
- The coast white cedar grows slowly along the marshy shores of the East Coast.
Examples
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Conservationists are working to preserve remaining stands of coast white cedar in their native habitat.
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The wood of the coast white cedar is valued for its resistance to decay.
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The coast white cedar is known for its durability.
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Many coast white cedars grow in wetland areas.
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The coast white cedar thrives in areas with high moisture levels and can be found along coastal marshes.
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For landscaping, many people choose the coast white cedar because of its attractive foliage and resilience.
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In the eastern United States, the coast white cedar provides important habitat for numerous wildlife species.
Synonyms
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A slow-growing evergreen tree with wood that smells nice and resists rot
A medium evergreen tree with strong, long-lasting wood that grows in coastal swamps of the United States
A medium-sized evergreen tree that grows in wet places on the eastern coast of the United States
A medium-sized slow-growing cedar tree from the east coast of the United States with scaly leaves
A medium-sized slow-growing cedar tree from the east coast of the United States
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward compound noun: a type of cedar (tree) described as 'white' and associated with the 'coast', so a learner who knows the three words can infer it denotes a coastal, pale-colored cedar. This compositional adjective-noun pattern is common across languages, so the overall meaning is directly derivable even if specific botanical details require background knowledge.
Etymology
Coast white cedar is a plain description name: it is a cedar (a type of tree) with pale wood or bark called white that grows near the coast, so the name says 'what kind of tree' and 'where it lives'.