Cryptomeria

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See also: cryptomeria

Translingual

Cryptomeria japonica

Etymology

New Latin crypto- (hidden) +‎ Ancient Greek μέρος (méros, part) +‎ -ia

Proper noun

Cryptomeria f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Cupressaceae – one species, the Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), the seeds of which are in the scales of the cones.
  2. A taxonomic genus within the family Noctuidae – a genus of moths.

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tree in Cupressaceae
moth in Noctuidae