Spanish cedar tree
- noun
- /ˈspænɪʃ ˈsiːdər triː/
- US
:
árbol de cedro español
- The Spanish cedar tree is prized for its aromatic wood, which is perfect for making cigar boxes.
Examples
-
The lightweight wood from the Spanish cedar tree resists pests and humidity exceptionally well.
-
Many plantations in Central America cultivate the Spanish cedar tree for commercial timber.
-
Look at that beautiful Spanish cedar tree over there!
-
The Spanish cedar tree is known for its aromatic wood.
-
The Spanish cedar tree is prized for its aromatic wood, which is perfect for making cigar boxes.
-
Many plantations in Central America cultivate the Spanish cedar tree for commercial timber.
-
The lightweight wood from the Spanish cedar tree resists pests and humidity exceptionally well.
Synonyms
A tropical American tree with wood that smells nice and is often used to make cigar boxes
A tropical American tree with wood that smells nice and is used to make boxes and other wooden things
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase is compositionally built from an adjective modifier plus species and head noun: 'Spanish' (modifier) + 'cedar' (type of tree) + 'tree' (plant), so a learner who knows the constituent words will infer it refers to a kind of cedar tree. Although the botanical name and geographic origin (native to the Americas) are factual nuances, the basic meaning is directly derivable from the parts and thus transparent to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Spanish cedar tree got its name when Spanish traders brought a fragrant wood from the Americas that looked like true cedar. They called the wood Spanish cedar, and because people used it for 'cigar boxes', the name now tells us the tree has fragrant, useful wood.
