redwood

1
[ red-woo d ]
/ ˈrɛdˌwʊd /

noun

a coniferous tree, Sequoia sempervirens, of California, noted for its great height, sometimes reaching to more than 350 feet (107 meters): the state tree of California.
its valuable brownish-red timber.
a red-colored wood.
any of various trees yielding a reddish wood.
any tree whose wood produces a red dyestuff.

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Origin of redwood

1
First recorded in 1610–20; red1 + wood1

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Definition for redwood (2 of 2)

redwood2

or red·wud

[ red-woo d ]
/ ˈrɛdˌwʊd /

adjective Scot.

raving mad; insane.
distracted with anger; furious.

Origin of redwood

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First recorded in 1550–60; red1 + wood2
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British Dictionary definitions for redwood

redwood
/ (ˈrɛdˌwʊd) /

noun

a giant coniferous tree, Sequoia sempervirens, of coastal regions of California, having reddish fibrous bark and durable timber: family Taxodiaceae . The largest specimen is over 120 metres (360 feet) tallSee also sequoia
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