redwood

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[ red-wood ]

noun
  1. any of the three extant tree species of the coniferous subfamily Sequoioideae, specifically the giant sequoia, coast redwood, and dawn redwood.

  2. the valuable brownish-red timber of the coast redwood or giant sequoia, the harvesting of which is strictly regulated.

  1. a red or reddish wood.

  2. any of various trees yielding a red or reddish wood.

  3. any tree whose wood produces a red dyestuff.

adjective
  1. made of red or reddish wood, especially that of the coast redwood or giant sequoia, the harvesting of which is strictly regulated: a six-piece set of redwood furniture for the patio.

Origin of redwood

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First recorded in 1610–20; red1 + wood1

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redwood2

or red·wud

[ red-wood ]

adjectiveScot.
  1. raving mad; insane.

  2. 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
  1. 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) tall: See also sequoia

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