1. Any of numerous evergreen conifers of the genus Cupressus of north temperate regions having dark scalelike leaves and rounded cones
   "The Monterey cypress tree is native to the central coast of California";
   - cypress tree
    
2. Wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus
   "Cypress wood is naturally resistant to decay and is often used for outdoor furniture"

Sounds like: cygnets, signetss, Cypru

Derived forms: cypresses

Type of: conifer, coniferous tree, wood

Part of: Cupressus, genus Cupressus

Encyclopedia: Cypress, Jackson County, Florida