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cypress

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsaɪprəs/

cypress means: A tree that stays green all year, with small leaves and often a tall, narrow shape.

noun

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A tree that stays green all year, with small leaves and often a tall, narrow shape.

  • A tall cypress grows beside the gate.
  • They planted cypresses along the path.
  • The small chapel stood in a grove of cypress trees.

Common phrases: cypress tree, cypress wood, cypress grove

Questions about cypress

What does cypress mean?

A tree that stays green all year, with small leaves and often a tall, narrow shape.

What is cypress in other languages?

Türkçe: servi · Español: ciprés · Français: cyprès · Deutsch: Zypresse · Italiano: cipresso · 日本語: イトスギ

How do you pronounce cypress?

It is pronounced /ˈsaɪprəs/.

How do you use cypress in a sentence?

A tall cypress grows beside the gate. They planted cypresses along the path.

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