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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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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The cypress is a sacred tree in Zoroastrianism, and the felling of the Kashmar cypress by invading Muslims symbolizes the end of ancient Persia.
—Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
Set within 32 acres of cypress trees, jasmine, and other lush fauna, the 5,000-square-foot chateau offers up 86 rooms and suites, a private beach club with direct beach access, two pools, and a mini farm.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
There are marine and estuary topographies, cypresses, and mangroves.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the path winds through cypress groves and leads to the haunting ruins of Sutro Baths.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The cypress is a sacred tree in Zoroastrianism, and the felling of the Kashmar cypress by invading Muslims symbolizes the end of ancient Persia.
—Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
Set within 32 acres of cypress trees, jasmine, and other lush fauna, the 5,000-square-foot chateau offers up 86 rooms and suites, a private beach club with direct beach access, two pools, and a mini farm.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
There are marine and estuary topographies, cypresses, and mangroves.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Cypress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cypress. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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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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