hinoki

/hɪˈnoʊki/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of Japanese cypress tree (Chamaecyparis obtusa) often used for its aromatic wood in traditional Japanese architecture and woodworking.

“The hinoki wood used in the temple’s construction was said to have been harvested from a century-old tree.”

Synonyms

  • Chamaecyparis obtusa
  • Japanese cypress