Cryptomeria japonica

/ˈkrɪptəˌmɪriə dʒəˌpɑnəkə/
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Definitions of Cryptomeria japonica
  1. noun
    tall evergreen of Japan and China yielding valuable soft wood
    synonyms: Japan cedar, Japanese cedar, sugi
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    type of:
    cedar, cedar tree
    any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
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