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incense cedar
[ in-sens see-der ]
noun
- a tree of the cypress family’s genus Calocedrus, especially C. decurrens California incense cedar of western North America, which may grow to more than 190 feet (58 meters) in height.
- the aromatic, close-grained wood of this tree, used to make pencils, chests, closet linings, etc.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of incense cedar1
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
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Example Sentences
Incense cedar, for example, seems to become infested after it reaches maturity at an age of about 150 years.
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This follows closely the range of the incense cedar, though in some places it is found as high as 8700 feet.
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The incense cedar, while much subject to fungus trouble, is also prized.
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The incense cedar is the only representative of its genus in the United States.
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The wood of the incense cedar is serviceable for many purposes.
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