Cedarite
/ˈsiː.də.raɪt/noun
A fossil resin, especially the amber-like resin historically reported from the Cedar Lake region of Manitoba, Canada.
Did you know?Cedarite is associated with Cretaceous-age fossil resin, meaning its material may have originated from trees living alongside dinosaurs.
Etymological Timeline
Prehistory
Proto-Semitic?
*qidr-
“A proposed ancient source associated with resinous or aromatic trees; the deeper origin is uncertain.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
κέδρος (kédros)
“Cedar or another aromatic resinous tree.”
Classical Latin
Latin
cedrus
“Cedar tree; also its fragrant wood or resin.”
Middle English
English
cedre
“Cedar, borrowed through Old French from Latin.”
19th–20th Century
English
Cedarite
“A mineralogical or geological name formed from Cedar, likely referring to Cedar Lake, plus the scientific suffix -ite.”
Modern English
English
cedarite
“A rare name for fossil resin or amber-like material associated with the Cedar Lake region.”