wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus
"The old carpenter chose cypress for the window frames because its natural resistance to rot made it ideal for outdoor use."
any of numerous evergreen conifers of the genus Cupressus of north temperate regions having dark scalelike leaves and rounded cones
"The ancient cypress stood tall in the north temperate forest, its dark scalelike leaves forming a dense canopy over the rounded cones below."
An evergreen coniferous tree with flattened shoots bearing small scale-like leaves, whose dark foliage is sometimes associated with mourning, in family Cupressaceae, especially the genera Cupressus and Chamaecyparis.
"The cypress fabric draped over the table was soft and lightweight, though it is actually an alternative spelling for a type of cloth rather than wood."
Alternative form of Cyprus (“type of fabric”)
In plain English: A cypress is an evergreen tree with thin, scale-like leaves that often grows near water and has reddish-brown bark.
"The old cemetery is planted with tall cypress trees that reach for the sky."
Usage: Cypress refers to an evergreen tree known for its flat branches and needle-like leaves that are often linked to themes of mourning. Use this term specifically when identifying the plant itself rather than describing general sadness or other types of trees.
A city in Orange County, California, United States.
"Residents of Cypress enjoy a mild climate and easy access to nearby beaches."
The word cypress comes from Late Latin cypressus, which entered English via Old French and Middle English. Its ultimate origin is likely Hebrew, referring to a tree whose wood was used for the biblical ark.