cypre
- noun
- /ˈsɪpri/
- US
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ciprés
- In the spring, the cypre tree blooms with beautiful creamy white flowers.
Examples
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The craftsman used cypre wood to make elegant furniture.
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Farmers planted rows of cypre along the boundary of their land for shade and timber.
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The cypre tree is known for its beautiful flowers.
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Many cypres can be found in tropical regions.
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Farmers planted rows of cypre along the boundary of their land for shade and timber.
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In the spring, the cypre tree blooms with beautiful creamy white flowers.
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The craftsman used cypre wood to make elegant furniture.
Synonyms
A large tropical tree with creamy white flowers and useful wood
A large tropical American tree with many creamy white flowers and useful wood
A large tropical tree with many creamy white flowers and hard wood used for furniture
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cypre probably comes from local Spanish and Portuguese names used in the Americas for useful timber trees, so the name stuck to this large Cordia tree. A helpful way to remember cypre is that it sounds like cypress, another tree name, so think of a tall tree grown for wood, shade, and pretty flowers, which explains its modern meaning.
