cypress

1. n. A coniferous tree of the genus Cupressus. The species are mostly evergreen, and have wood remarkable for its durability. Source: opted

2. n. wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus Source: wordnet

3. n. any of numerous evergreen conifers of the genus Cupressus of north temperate regions having dark scalelike leaves and rounded cones Source: wordnet

4. A coniferous tree of the genus Cupressus. The species are mostly evergreen, and have wood remarkable for its durability. Note: Among the trees called cypress are the common Oriental cypress, Cupressus sempervirens, the evergreen American cypress, C. thyoides (now called Chamaecyparis sphaeroidea), and the deciduous American cypress, Taxodium distichum. As having anciently been used at funerals, and to adorn tombs, the Oriental species is an emblem of mourning and sadness. Cypress vine (Bot.), a climbing plant with red or white flowers (Ipotoea Quamoclit, formerly Quamoclit vulgaris). Source: webster

5. A coniferous tree of the genus Cupressus. The species aremostly evergreen, and have wood remarkable for its durability. Source: adambom

6. n:100 n. wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus n. any of numerous evergreen conifers of the genus Cupressus of north temperate regions having dark scalelike leaves and rounded cones Source: ecdict

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