thujopsis

/ˌθuːdʒoʊˈpɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of coniferous trees of the cypress family, native to Japan

“The thujopsis tree has beautiful red foliage in autumn.”

2. adjective

relating to or resembling the thujopsis tree

“Thujopsis forests are found in the mountainous regions of Japan.”

Synonyms

  • cedar
  • thuja

Antonyms

  • deciduous