cypress

noun

any of numerous evergreen conifers of the genus Cupressus of north temperate regions having dark scalelike leaves and rounded cones

wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus

Roots

kyparissoscypress- · Greek · cypress tree

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