First Known Use: 14th century
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1cypress
noun cy·press \ˈsī-prəs\
Definition of CYPRESS
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a (1) : any of a genus (Cupressus of the family Cupressaceae, the cypress family) of evergreen trees and shrubs with small overlapping leaves resembling scales (2) : any of several coniferous trees of the cypress family or the bald cypress family; especially : bald cypress 1 b : the wood of a cypress tree
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: branches of cypress used as a symbol of mourning
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Origin of CYPRESS
Middle English cipres, from Anglo-French ciprès, from Latin cyparissus, from Greek kyparissos
Rhymes with CYPRESS
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Definition of CYPRESS
: a silk or cotton usually black gauze formerly used for mourning
Origin of CYPRESS
Middle English ciprus, cipres, from Cyprus, Mediterranean island
First Known Use: 15th century
Cypress
geographical name Cy·press \ˈsī-prəs\
Definition of CYPRESS
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cypress
noun cy·press \ˈsī-prəs\
Definition of CYPRESS for Kids
: an evergreen tree or shrub with small overlapping leaves resembling scales
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