red cedar
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- noun
- /rɛd ˈsiːdər/
- US
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cedro rojo
- Among the many accomplishments of the Mississippians at Cahokia was the construction of a sun calendar, known today as Woodhenge -- a circle of large red cedar posts, with a central observation post.
- western red cedar
- eastern red cedar
- red cedar tree
Examples
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Mountain wash of snowmelt through granite, past fir, larch, red cedar, and pine.
Academic text (2010) -
Many builders prefer red cedar for shingles and siding due to its durability and appealing color.
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On the steep edge of the slope, a stunted grove of red cedars leaned away from the constant wind.
Fiction book (2002) -
A scattering of blackjack oak, common persimmon, eastern red cedar, southern red oak, southern wax myrtle, and Virginia pine may be seen along a dune.
Academic text (2010) -
Along the quiet mudflats on the bay side of barrier islands, new soil deposits add girth and are colonized by maritime forests of holly, black cherry, and red cedar.
Blog text (6) -
The western red cedar is well-known for its resistance to rot, making it a popular choice for outdoor furniture.
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In North America, mature red cedars can reach impressive heights and provide essential habitat for various wildlife.
Synonyms
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A large evergreen tree with reddish durable wood used for building and furniture
A large evergreen tree from the northwestern United States and Canada called western red cedar with fragrant, rot-resistant wood
A very large evergreen tree with strong wood that people use to make canoes
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'red' (a color) + 'cedar' (an aromatic conifer): a cedar that is red or has reddish wood. Color + noun combinations to name a variety or type are cross-linguistically common and follow a transparent, predictable pattern that a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer.
Etymology
Red cedar got its name from people who saw the tall tree's reddish, fragrant 'wood' and called it 'red' for the colour and 'cedar' for the smell, so today red cedar means this large evergreen 'tree'.