What does cypress mean?

Definitions for cypress
ˈsaɪ prəscy·press

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. cypressnoun

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

  2. cypress, cypress treenoun

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

Wiktionary

  1. cypressnoun

    An evergreen coniferous tree with flattened shoots bearing small scale-like leaves, whose dark foliage is sometimes associated with mourning.

  2. Etymology: From κυπάρισσος.

Wikipedia

  1. Cypress

    Cypress is a common name for various coniferous trees or shrubs of northern temperate regions that belong to the family Cupressaceae. The word cypress is derived from Old French cipres, which was imported from Latin cypressus, the latinisation of the Greek κυπάρισσος (kyparissos).Species that are commonly known as cypresses include: Most prominently:

ChatGPT

  1. cypress

    Cypress is a type of evergreen tree or shrub that belongs to the family Cupressaceae. It is characterized by its dark green foliage, small flowers, and round, woody cones. The wood of cypress is aromatic, durable, and often used in construction. The trees are native to various parts of the world, including the Mediterranean region, North America, Asia, and Australia. They are often used in landscaping for their ornamental value and are also cultivated for timber and essential oil.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Cypressnoun

    a coniferous tree of the genus Cupressus. The species are mostly evergreen, and have wood remarkable for its durability

  2. Etymology: [OE. cipres, cipresse, OF. cipres, F. cyprs, L. cupressus, cyparissus (cf. the usual Lat. form cupressus), fr. Gr. , perh. of Semitic origin; cf. Heb. gpher, Gen. vi. 14.]

Wikidata

  1. Cypress

    Cypress is a suburban city located in the northern region of Orange County within Southern California. Its population was 47,802 at the 2010 census.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Cypress

    sī′pres, n. an evergreen tree whose branches used to be carried at funerals; hence a symbol of death.—adj. Cyp′rine. [O. Fr. ciprès (Fr. cyprès)—L. cupressus—Gr. kyparissos.]

Etymology and Origins

  1. Cypress

    A tree introduced to Western Europe from the island of Cyprus.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. CYPRESS

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Cypress is ranked #26949 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Cypress surname appeared 900 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Cypress.

    59.3% or 534 total occurrences were Black.
    17.6% or 159 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
    14.1% or 127 total occurrences were White.
    4.3% or 39 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    2.8% or 26 total occurrences were Asian.
    1.6% or 15 total occurrences were of two or more races.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cypress in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cypress in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of cypress in a Sentence

  1. Alishan Forest Railway:

    Taiwan red cypress and Taiwan cypress are fine and uniform wood materials, they’re durable, resistant to erosion and insects. The essential oils it contains exudes a unique phytoncide scent (the scent of the forest), which is both energizing and cleansing. Passengers could enjoy a refreshing forest bathing experience.

  2. Angie Poss:

    We are in the process of cancelling those leases by Cypress Inc.

  3. Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin:

    Both Lightfoot-Franklin and Both Lightfoot-Franklin husband reportedly called the campus and the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School Districts transportation department repeatedly. Where is he ? The school doesnt know. The transportation doesnt know, Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin said. So we were just riding around, looking for him. I didnt know where I was going. I just knew I would take the route to the school. PENNSYLVANIA GROUP DELIVERS THOUSANDS OF COOKIES TO FRONTLINE WORKERS DURING PANDEMIC After driving around theMiramesa neighborhood of Cypress, Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin received a notification that Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin Ring doorbell camera detected activity at Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin front door. I dont know if your mommys here. Is Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin usually here, baby ? asked a mystery woman who appeared at the familys front door with Colton. Do you know mommys phone number ? the woman said. According to a post shared by Lightfoot-Franklin on Saturday, the woman, identified as Kim, said she found Colton running frantically down West Road. She said it looked like he was running for his life, Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin said. Because it was Coltons first day back in the classroom, his teacher had placed a sticker with his address on his shirt. Kims daughter noticed the sticker, prompting her toput the address in her phone and found out she was about half a mile away. After driving towards his house, Colton began to recognize things and told Kim which way to turn. After waiting outside Coltons house, Lightfoot-Franklin eventually pulled up and proceeded to run and hug her son.The two mothersthen shared a hug. Theres nothing that we can do to repay her, like, she didnt have to stop. She couldve went on about her day. But she took the time to notice a little boy in trouble. Especially in this climate that were going through. Coronavirus. Everything. She took the time and risked her family being exposed to a stranger. She gave me a hug, knowing Im a stranger. That just shows that there are people still out there and compassionate that care about one another. We just want to thank her. I dont know what we can do, but I just want to formally thank her. Colton was back on the bus Friday, and he got off at the right bus stop to make it home before 5 p.m. Lightfoot-Franklin did not immediately return FoxNews request for comment. TEXAS PARAMEDIC RESCUES DOG THAT FELL OFF 70-FOOT CLIFF The Franklins reportedly have said the school district has apologized and is investigating to find out what exactly happened. But in a statement to KHOUfrom Leslie Francis, the school districtsassistant superintendent of communication and community relations, didnt acknowledge that.

  4. Christina Georgina Rossetti:

    When I am dead, my dearest, Sing no sad songs for me Plant thou no roses at my head, Nor shady cypress tree. Be the green grass above me With showers and dewdrops wet And if thou wilt, remember And if thou wilt, forget.

  5. Allyson Gantt:

    There's just something magical about this place with the clear dark water below and the soft wispy cypress needles above, the cypress trees are usually covered with bromeliads, spiky air plants that gather water from dew and rain and simply use their host trees for support. On a windy day, the cypress trees clatter just a little bit as they brush up against each other.

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