cypress
noun/ˈsaɪprəs/
Frequency rank: #10,055 most common English word
Meaning
An evergreen coniferous tree with dark, scale-like leaves, often associated with cemeteries and Mediterranean landscapes.
Example sentence
The old cemetery was lined with tall cypress trees that swayed gently in the wind.
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