Cedrine
/ˈsiː.drɪn/noun
Relating to cedar or resembling cedar, especially in scent, color, or substance.
Did you know?Ancient Greek κέδρος could refer not only to cedar but also to certain juniper-like trees, so the botanical word covered a broader group than “cedar” does today.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
κέδρος (kédros)
“Cedar or a related aromatic evergreen, including some juniper-like trees”
Classical Latin
Latin
cedrus
“Cedar tree; its fragrant wood or resin”
Classical Latin
Latin
cedrinus
“Of cedar; cedar-like or made from cedar”
Middle French
French
cèdrin
“Cedar-like or pertaining to cedar”
17th Century
English
cedrine
“Of, relating to, or resembling cedar”
Modern English
English
cedrine
“Cedar-like, especially in fragrance, color, or material”