sequoia

[si-kwoi-uh]

noun

1. giant sequoia.

2. coast redwood.

sequoia

/ sɪˈkwɔɪə /

noun

1. either of two giant Californian coniferous trees, Sequoia sempervirens ( redwood ) or Sequoiadendron giganteum (formerly Sequoia gigantea ) ( big tree or giant sequoia ): family Taxodiaceae

Word History and Origins

Origin of sequoia¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; named after Sequoya

Word History and Origins

Origin of sequoia¹

C19: New Latin, named after Sequoya, known also as George Guess, (?1770–1843), American Indian scholar and leader

Example Sentences

An aerial assessment mid-morning Monday showed flames in the crown of one of the giant sequoias, which can grow to more than 300 feet, said Adrienne Freeman, spokesperson for the U.S.

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The lightning-sparked Garnet fire burning in Fresno County is threatening about 200 giant sequoias trees in a grove considered vulnerable to flames.

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The Garnet fire burning in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County has come within three miles of a stately grove of giant sequoias.

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Yosemite is famous for its awe-inspiring valley, while Sequoia and Kings Canyon are known for their giant sequoia trees.

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Authorities are investigating the death of a 29-year-old woman who was fatally struck by a tree limb while hiking through a grove of sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park.

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