Deodar (Noun)
Meaning
Tall East Indian cedar having spreading branches with nodding tips; highly valued for its appearance as well as its timber.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The deodar tree stood majestically in the garden, its spreading branches swaying gently in the breeze.
- The deodar's timber was highly prized by local carpenters for its durability and resistance to rot.
- In the Himalayas, deodars are often found growing at high elevations, their nodding tips a distinctive feature of the landscape.
- The park's centerpiece was a massive deodar, its trunk gnarled and twisted with age.
- Deodars are highly valued for their ornamental value, and are often planted in gardens and parks for their striking appearance.