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bastard cedar

noun

Definition of bastard cedar

: any of several trees: such as
a : incense cedar
b : sequoia
c : spanish cedar
d : chinaberry sense 2
e : a medium-sized West Indian tree (Guazuma ulmifolia) that is used for forage and timber and yields a cordage fiber
f : ribbonwood sense 3

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