cypres Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun large tropical American tree of the genus Cordia grown for its abundant creamy white flowers and valuable wood
    princewood; Cordia alliodora; Equador laurel; salmwood; cypre; Spanish elm.

WordNet


Cy`pres" noun
Etymology
OF., nearly.
Definitions
  1. (Law) A rule for construing written instruments so as to conform as nearly to the intention of the parties as is consistent with law. Mozley & W.

Webster 1913