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red cedar

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1 Definition of red cedar

Meaning of red cedar: A type of evergreen tree with hard fragrant wood that is a member of the cypress family.

A type of evergreen tree with hard fragrant wood that is a member of the cypress family. The oil from the wood is used in soaps, shampoos, bath salts, perfumes, aromatherapy, and to keep insects away. The scientific name is Juniperus virginiana. Also called cedarwood and Eastern red cedar.

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