cedar wood

Closet lining material

Cedar wood is the aromatic, reddish-brown timber from cedar trees, valued for its natural resistance to decay, insects, and moisture.

It's commonly used for outdoor furniture, fence posts, closet linings, and storage chests: The closet smelled of cedar wood.

The distinctive scent repels moths, making it traditional for protecting woolens.

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fence posts · juniper · aromatic · biblical references · cigar boxes · conifer · rot-resistant · hope chest · chests · essential oils · shipbuilding · incense · resinous · evergreen · old growth · cabinetry · furniture · sawdust

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Opposites
wood type/species

cedar woodpine

Cone-bearing evergreen

oak · mahogany · maple · teak · birch

material composition

cedar woodplastic

Capable of being molded

synthetic materials · vinyl · aluminum · steel · metal

Family

wood, cedar

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G