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a(1)
: any of a genus (Cupressus of the family Cupressaceae, the cypress family) of evergreen trees and shrubs with small overlapping leaves resembling scales
(2)
: any of several coniferous trees of the cypress family or the bald cypress family
especially
: bald cypress sense 1
b
: the wood of a cypress tree
2
: branches of cypress used as a symbol of mourning
: a silk or cotton usually black gauze formerly used for mourning
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
On the market for €5.1 million (or $5.5 million) with Savills, the villa’s roughly 10,000-square-foot garden is a true retreat, dotted with ancient trees including pines, cypresses, and holm oaks.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
Officials say cypress aids in environmental concerns, including reducing erosion and flooding, and providing refuge for wildlife.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
Kosta Browne attained a 30-year lease on it and it is tucked away among massive redwoods and bordered by striking cypress trees.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The 45-minute riverboat tour occurs every day of the year, weather permitting, and there are miles of beautiful trails for walking or biking through the ancient cypress swamp.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
On the market for €5.1 million (or $5.5 million) with Savills, the villa’s roughly 10,000-square-foot garden is a true retreat, dotted with ancient trees including pines, cypresses, and holm oaks.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
Officials say cypress aids in environmental concerns, including reducing erosion and flooding, and providing refuge for wildlife.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
Kosta Browne attained a 30-year lease on it and it is tucked away among massive redwoods and bordered by striking cypress trees.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Cypress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cypress. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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Cypress
geographical name
Cy·press
ˈsī-prəs 
city in southwestern California southeast of Los Angeles population 47,802
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