cedar

/ˈsiː.də/noun
Middle School
1

A coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.

2

A coniferous tree of the family Cupressaceae, especially of the genera Juniperus, Cupressus, Calocedrus, or Thuja.

3

A flowering tree of the family Meliaceae, especially of the genera Cedrela or Toona.

4

The aromatic wood from a tree of genus Cedrus or from any of several not closely related trees.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing