General Grant tree

American  

[jen-er-uhl grant tree] / ˈdʒɛn ər əl ˈgrænt ˌtri /

noun

1. the largest giant sequoia in Kings Canyon National Park and, in volume, the second-largest tree specimen in the world, having a height exceeding 267 feet (81 meters) and an age of about 1,650 years: designated the Nation’s Christmas Tree by President Coolidge in 1926, and a national shrine by President Eisenhower in 1956 to honor those lost in war.

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Etymology

Origin of General Grant tree

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The imposing General Grant tree stood a short walk from the podium.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2021

The grove is named for the 268ft General Grant tree.

From The Guardian • Sep. 13, 2015

The grove named for the towering General Grant tree that stands 268 feet tall.

From Washington Times • Sep. 13, 2015

The Grant Grove of sequoias is named for the majestic General Grant tree in its midst, which is 268 feet tall.

From The Guardian • Sep. 12, 2015