cypress
UK: ˈsaɪprəs | US: ˈsaɪprəs
n. 1. A type of coniferous tree with dark green, scale-like leaves and durable wood, often symbolic of mourning or eternity.
n. 2. The wood of this tree, used in construction or carpentry.
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The word "cypress" originates from the Old French cipres, derived from Latin cupressus, which in turn came from Greek kyparissos. The Greek term likely has pre-Greek Mediterranean origins, possibly linked to the tree's prominence in ancient cultures. The cypress tree's association with mourning (e.g., in Mediterranean cemeteries) and its evergreen nature contributed to its symbolic meanings.
The cemetery was lined with tall, solemn cypress trees.
Cypress wood is prized for its resistance to decay.
In Greek mythology, the cypress is tied to the story of Cyparissus, who was transformed into the tree.
The artist painted a landscape featuring a lone cypress under a twilight sky.
Many Mediterranean gardens include cypresses for their elegant shape.