Himalayan cedar
- noun
- Indian
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cedro del Himalaya
- I saw several Himalayan cedars in the park.
Examples
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Many gardens feature a mature Himalayan cedar to provide shade and beauty.
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The Himalayan cedar is often planted in parks for its striking appearance.
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The timber from the Himalayan cedar is highly prized for building and furniture.
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The Himalayan cedar is known for its majestic height.
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The Himalayan cedar is often used in landscaping for its beautiful foliage.
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Many people appreciate the Himalayan cedar for its aromatic wood, which is ideal for making furniture.
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The tall Himalayan cedar with its wide branches provides excellent shade in gardens.
Synonyms
A tall Himalayan cedar with drooping branches that people grow for its wood and beauty
A tall cedar tree from the Himalayas with spreading drooping branches and strong wood used for building
A tall evergreen tree from the Himalayas with long, hanging branches and strong wood
A large cedar tree from the Himalayas with fragrant wood used for building and decoration
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun is a straightforward place + noun compound: 'Himalayan' specifies origin/region and 'cedar' names the tree, so the meaning 'a cedar from the Himalayas' is directly derivable from the constituents. This compositional pattern (region + noun) is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the MWE.
Etymology
Himalayan cedar is a simple name: Himalayan shows the mountains where it grows and cedar names a tall, evergreen tree with wide branches and wood that smells nice. So the name tells you it is 'a cedar' from the Himalayas and explains why people plant it for shade and use its timber.
