Cedar Of Goa (Noun)
Meaning
Tall spreading evergreen found in Mexico having drooping branches; believed to have been introduced into Portugal from Goa.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cedar of Goan tree, with its drooping branches and soft foliage, has been a sought-after addition to gardens across the globe.
- In the 17th century, the cedar of Goan saplings were imported into Portugal, forever changing their landscape.
- Tourists often marvel at the stately cedar of Goan specimens found dotting the lush forests of Mexico.
- The botanical name 'Cupressus lusitanica', also known as the cedar of Goan, refers to the introduction from Goa to Portugal of this beautiful and versatile tree.
- Horticulturists eagerly await the seasonal flowering of the majestic cedar of Goan that brings an array of colors to an otherwise somber backdrop.