Definition of: cedar

(sē′dər) noun
1. A large tree of the pine family (genus Cedrus) having evergreen leaves and fragrant wood. There are several varieties, as the cedar of Lebanon (C. libani), deodar cedar (C. deodara), etc.
2. The American red cedar.
3. The arbor vitae.
4. Spanish cedar (Cedrela odorata), a deciduous tree of the mahogany family, whose wood is used for cigar boxes.
5. The wood of these and related trees.
—adjective Pertaining to or made of cedar. [<OF cedre <L cedrus <Gk. kedros]