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cedar of Lebanon

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A large tree native to the mountains of Lebanon, of subspecies Cedrus libani subsp. libani, which was known throughout the ancient Middle East for its highly prized wood.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Lebanon cedar, Lebanese cedar

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

cedar of Lebanon and northwestern Syria that attains great age and height

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: Cedrus libani

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cedar, cedar tree, true cedar

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