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pencil cedar tree

pencil cedar tree

6.5
A small evergreen tree that provides wood for making pencils
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : árbol de cedro para lápices
  • The wood of the pencil cedar tree is prized for its fine grain and aroma.

Examples

  • Historically, pencil cedar trees were harvested extensively to supply the pencil industry.

  • The pencil cedar tree is known for its aromatic wood.

  • Botanists study the various species referred to as pencil cedar tree for their ecological significance.

  • Many artisans prefer using pencil cedar trees for their projects.

  • The wood of the pencil cedar tree is highly sought after for making quality pencils.

  • Historically, pencil cedar trees were a major source of wood for pencil manufacturing.

  • Artisans select the pencil cedar tree for its fragrant wood suitable for crafting high-end pencils.

Synonyms

Juniperus procera
vspencil cedar tree
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall tree from eastern Africa and Arabia with fragrant and strong wood used for furniture

is the general juniper type suitable for making wooden writing tools
pencil cedar
vspencil cedar tree
  • Specialized
6.8

An evergreen tree, like the eastern red cedar, whose wood is used to make pencils

is one specific juniper type rather than a group of varieties
east African cedar
vspencil cedar tree
  • UK
8.2

A tall African tree with wood that smells nice and lasts a long time for making furniture and houses

is a juniper valued specifically for wood fit for making writing tools

Surface Forms

pencil cedar tree singular
pencil cedar trees plural

Morphology

pencil + cedar + tree

The phrase denotes a type of tree (cedar) associated with pencils — i.e., a cedar whose wood is suitable for making pencils — which is directly derivable from the constituents 'pencil' + 'cedar' + 'tree'. This noun–noun composition is a common, compositional pattern across languages and would be readily understood by a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

Pencil cedar tree gets its name because the tree's wood was used to make 'pencils'—the wood is easy to cut, straight-grained, and holds a sharp point, and it has a pleasant smell. So the name links the useful wood (cedar) to the object (pencil).