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
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On the left towers the cedar of Lebanon with which the Prince fell in love on first seeing Highgrove eighteen years ago, when, except for the tree and some shrubs, there were no plantings around the house.
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Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023
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Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023
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“Cedar of Lebanon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cedar%20of%20Lebanon. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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