Cedar

Vocabulary Spotlight

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: देवदार का पेड़ (Devdaar ka Ped) – A type of coniferous tree known for its aromatic wood, often used in construction and furniture.

Pronunciation

[see-der]

Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words

Synonyms

Conifer – शंकुधारी वृक्ष (Shankudhari Vriksh)
Evergreen – सदाबहार (Sadabahaar)

Related Words

Wood – लकड़ी (Lakdi)
Aromatic – सुगंधित (Sugandhit)

Word Origin

“Cedar” shabd Latin “cedrus” aur Greek “kedros” se aaya hai, jo coniferous trees ko refer karta hai. Yeh trees purane samay se furniture aur aromatics ke liye prasiddh hain.

Word Family

Noun: Cedar – देवदार का पेड़ (Devdaar ka Ped)

Related: Cedarwood – देवदार की लकड़ी (Devdaar ki Lakdi)

Usage Examples

1. Devdaar ke pedon ka lakdi meetha sugandh deta hai.

– Cedar trees provide a pleasant aromatic wood.

2. Cedar ka istemaal bahut purane samay se furniture banane mein hota raha hai.

– Cedar has been used for making furniture since ancient times.

Cultural Note

Cedar trees ko unki durability aur natural fragrance ke liye jaana jata hai. Yeh religious aur cultural structures mein bhi use hoti thi.

In Context

“Cedar” ka istemaal woodwork, architecture aur aromatic properties ke liye hota hai, aur yeh environmental preservation aur landscaping mein bhi prasiddh hai.

Vocabulary Challenge

“Cedar” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?

Conifer (शंकुधारी वृक्ष)

Flowering plant (फूलदार पौधा)

Fruit tree (फल का पेड़)

Grass (घास)

‘Conifer’ sahi jawab hai kyunki cedar ek coniferous tree hai jo hamesha hara-bhara rehta hai.

“Cedar” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?

Greek (यूनानी)

French (फ्रेंच)

Latin (लैटिन)

Sanskrit (संस्कृत)

‘Latin’ sahi jawab hai kyunki cedar shabd Latin “cedrus” se aaya hai.

Cedar ka ek synonym nahi hai?

Evergreen (सदाबहार)

Conifer (शंकुधारी वृक्ष)

Aromatic (सुगंधित)

Fruit tree (फल का पेड़)

‘Fruit tree’ sahi jawab hai kyunki cedar ek coniferous tree hai, na ki fruit-bearing tree.