cedarwood

noun

ce·​dar·​wood ˈsē-dər-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce cedarwood (audio)
: the wood of a cedar that is especially repellent to insects

Examples of cedarwood in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cedarwood was in the 14th century

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“Cedarwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cedarwood. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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