big tree

American  

[big tree] / ˈbɪg ˈtri /

noun

1. giant sequoia.

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big tree British  

noun

1. Also called: giant sequoia.   wellingtonia.  a giant Californian coniferous tree, Sequoiadendron giganteum , with a wide tapering trunk and thick spongy bark: family Taxodiaceae . It often reaches a height of 90 metres See also sequoia

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Etymology

Origin of big tree

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

There was a great big tree house that overlooked the hills of the highlands and the ruins.

From Literature

He pulled himself in as close as he could so that both he and Abby were wedged in the space under the big tree.

From Literature

“That was odd—puffs instead of steady, and reaching us down in big trees,” Buzz said.

From Literature

There were lots of big trees all around the family farm and the region, where during the summer everything turned emerald green.

From Literature

I was especially wary of the big tree at the edge of the cliffs.

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