cedar of Lebanon

noun phrase

cedar of Leb·​a·​non -ˈle-bə-nän 

-ˈleb-, 

-nən

: a long-lived cedar (Cedrus libani) native to Asia Minor with short fascicled leaves and erect cones

Examples of cedar of Lebanon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The milliner’s customers can go green — in every sense — wearing headpieces showcasing the cedar of Lebanon, or the rose of Sharon, a type of hibiscus native to areas of east Asia. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

When Highgrove was for sale in 1980, the Prince fell first for the graceful cedar of Lebanon towering behind the house and then for the small 18th-century stables. — Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above