any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
"The hikers paused under the ancient cedar, admiring its towering height and rough bark typical of trees in the Cupressaceae family."
any cedar of the genus Cedrus
"The ancient monument was carved from a massive log of true cedar, specifically the species known as Cedrus libani."
A coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.
"The ancient cedar stood tall at the top of the mountain, its thick branches swaying gently in the breeze."
In plain English: Cedar is a type of strong, aromatic tree often used for building furniture and making wood that smells nice.
"The old wooden fence was made from cedar wood to keep insects away."
Usage: Cedar refers to several different types of aromatic evergreen trees, but it most commonly describes wood from these species used for durable outdoor furniture and construction. Do not confuse this with redwood or cypress, which are distinct genera despite similar appearances.
A programming language, adding various features to the earlier language Mesa.
"Cedar is a programming language that extends the capabilities of its predecessor, Mesa."
The word "cedar" entered English via Middle and Old French from Latin cedrus, which itself came from Ancient Greek kédros. Although some scholars have proposed a direct link to an obscure Old English form, the lack of evidence between the two makes this unlikely.