any coniferous tree of the N temperate genus Cupressus, having dark green scalelike leaves and rounded cones: family Cupressaceae
See also Leyland cypress
2.
any of several similar and related trees, such as the widely cultivated Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson's cypress), of the western US
3.
any of various other coniferous trees, esp the swamp cypress
4.
the wood of any of these trees
Word origin
Old English cypresse, from Latin cyparissus, from Greek kuparissos; related to Latin cupressus
cypress in British English2
or cyprus (ˈsaɪprəs)
noun
a fabric, esp a fine silk, lawn, or crepelike material, often black and worn as mourning
Word origin
C14 cyprus from the island of Cyprus
cypress in American English1
(ˈsaɪprəs)
adjective
1.
designating a family (Cupressaceae) of conifers including the junipers
noun
2.
any of a genus (Cupressus) of evergreen, cone-bearing trees of the cypress family, native to North America, Europe, and Asia, with dark foliage and a distinctive symmetrical form
3.
any of a number of related trees, including the baldcypress and white cedar
4.
the wood of any of these trees
5.
the branches or sprigs of the cypress, used as a symbol of mourning
Word origin
ME cipres < OFr < LL(Ec) cypressus, for L cupressus < Gr kyparissos
cypress in American English2
(ˈsaɪprəs)
noun
any of various textile fabrics, originally made in Cyprus; specif., a fine, gauzelike lawn or silk: in black, it was often worn for mourning
It is an outdoor pool surrounded by picturesque cypress trees and the sun is always blazing down.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This sounds like cypress aphids, which cause brown patches of dead foliage.
The Sun (2012)
These are cypress aphids, which cause brown patches of dead foliage.
The Sun (2011)
This sounds like cypress aphids - the brown being dead growth in the foliage caused by the insects feeding.
The Sun (2010)
This sounds like cypress aphids.
The Sun (2010)
Thick stands of cypress trees T spring from the swamps on either side of the narrow channel.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
In my front garden are a tall juniper and a cypress, about 25 years old.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We have few tall, pointed cypress trees to match in height and splendour those in the Como gardens.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
If you're really inspired by the surroundings, try knitting a line of cypress trees into a scarf.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It's surrounded by cypress trees and pretty gardens, with an infinity pool from which to enjoy the view.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
A Your conifers are being attacked by cypress aphids, which cause brown patches of dead growth.
The Sun (2010)
Word lists with
cypress
tree, wood
In other languages
cypress
British English: cypress NOUN
A cypress is a type of conifer.
American English: cypress
Brazilian Portuguese: cipreste
Chinese: 柏树
European Spanish: ciprés
French: cyprès
German: Zypresse
Italian: cipresso
Japanese: イトスギ
Korean: 사이프러스 속의 침엽수
European Portuguese: cipreste
Latin American Spanish: ciprés
All related terms of 'cypress'
bald cypress
a North American deciduous coniferous tree, Taxodium distichum, that grows in swamps and sends up aerial roots from its base
cypress pine
any coniferous tree of the Australian genus Callitrus, having leaves in whorls and yielding valuable timber : family Cupressaceae
cypress vine
a tropical American convolvulaceous climbing plant, Ipomoea pennata, having finely divided compound leaves and scarlet or white tubular flowers
swamp cypress
a North American deciduous coniferous tree, Taxodium distichum, that grows in swamps and sends up aerial roots from its base
hinoki cypress
an evergreen tree, Chamaecyparis obtusa , of Japan , having scalelike leaves and orange-brown cones , grown for timber and as an ornamental
Italian cypress
a tall Eurasian cypress , cupressus sempervirens , native to the eastern Mediterranean region
Lawson cypress
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana; an evergreen tree often used for hedges
Leyland cypress
a fast-growing cypress , Cupressocyparis leylandii , that is a hybrid produced by crossing the macrocarpa with the Nootka cypress ( Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ): widely grown for hedging
summer cypress
an annual plant ( Kochia scoparia ) of the goosefoot family, cultivated for its brilliant red or purplish fall foliage
Monterey cypress
a large coniferous tree of New Zealand, Cupressus macrocarpa , used for shelter belts on farms and for rough timber
baldcypress
any of a genus ( Taxodium , esp. T . distichum ) of cone-bearing trees of the baldcypress family, that grows in the swamps of the SE U.S. and normally sheds its small, pointed needles in the fall