noun
- Plural of cypress; evergreen trees or shrubs of the family Cupressaceae, typically with dark foliage and a tall, narrow shape.
Usage: Most commonly refers to Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) or bald cypress (Taxodium distichum).; Often used in landscaping and ornamental gardening.
Examples
- The garden was lined with tall cypreses that swayed gently in the breeze.
- Mediterranean cypreses are iconic features of Italian and Spanish landscapes.
- The landscape architect planted cypreses along the driveway for a formal appearance.
- Bald cypreses thrive in wetland environments and can live for centuries.
- The dark green cypreses contrasted beautifully with the lighter flowering shrubs.