cedarwood

noun

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

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The palate features the classic Ardbeg profile of cold smoke, honeyed sweetness, ginger pepper, tropical fruits, and cedarwood. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 The signature scent—a mix of mandarin, jasmine, and cedarwood—is a spa-channeling perk. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024 If pine isn’t your favorite scent, use fir or cedarwood instead. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024 Kacey Musgraves to make this candle that conveys a harmonious mix of incense, black pepper, ginger zest, raspberry, and cedarwood. Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cedarwood 

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Jan. 2025.

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