noun
- A tall Himalayan cedar tree (Cedrus deodara) with drooping branches, valued for its fragrant wood and ornamental appearance.
Usage: Also called Himalayan cedar or deodar cedar.; Native to the western Himalayas; widely planted as an ornamental tree in temperate regions.
Examples
- The deodara tree in the botanical garden attracts visitors with its graceful, weeping form.
- Deodara wood is prized for its pleasant fragrance and resistance to decay.
- Many parks in cooler climates feature deodara trees as striking landscape specimens.
- The deodara's scientific name, Cedrus deodara, reflects its origin in the Himalayan region.
- Carpenters value deodara for both its durability and its aromatic properties.