Cryptomeria japonica
- noun
- /ˌkrɪptəˈmɪəriə dʒəˈpoʊnɪkə/
- Specialized
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Cryptomeria japonica
- Furniture made from Cryptomeria japonica wood is prized for its lightness and durability.
Examples
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The ancient temple was surrounded by towering Cryptomeria japonica trees.
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Gardeners in temperate regions often plant Cryptomeria japonica for its ornamental value.
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The Cryptomeria japonica is often used in Japanese gardens.
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Many people admire the Cryptomeria japonica for its beauty.
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The ancient temple was surrounded by towering Cryptomeria japonica trees.
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Furniture made from Cryptomeria japonica wood is prized for its lightness and durability.
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Gardeners in temperate regions often plant Cryptomeria japonica for its ornamental value.
Synonyms
A tall tree from Japan and China with soft, strong wood used for furniture and building
A tall evergreen tree from Japan and China with soft wood
A tall evergreen tree from Japan and China with soft wood used for building
A large evergreen tree from Japan called Japanese cedar grown for its wood
Surface Forms
Morphology
Cryptomeria + japonica
This is a Latin binomial composed of the genus name 'Cryptomeria' and the specific epithet 'japonica' (meaning 'of Japan'); if a learner knows both constituents they can infer it denotes the Japanese species of Cryptomeria. The structure noun + origin-adjective is fully compositional and common in scientific names, so the overall meaning is predictable from the parts.
Etymology
Cryptomeria japonica The name Cryptomeria comes from Greek words meaning 'hidden' and 'part', and japonica means 'from Japan'. One clear image is its small cones that hide the seeds, so the name links the 'hidden' parts and the tree's Japanese origin and helps you remember this tall evergreen valued for light, strong wood.
