sequoia

[ si-kwoi-uh ]

noun

1. giant sequoia ( def ).
2. coast redwood ( def ).

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

The biggest trees on the planet are the enormous sequoias of Northern California.

From Digiday

It’s a lot easier to measure the variables and results within a confined area, and it’s a lot less expensive to start with a lone sequoia rather than an entire forest.

From Digiday

Alternatively, if they want to drive maximum profits as quickly as possible, they should plant sequoias everywhere and optimize more widely later.

From Digiday

Scaling the sequoia approachOnce advertisers have grown and trimmed a sequoia, they can start scaling the strategy, but there are a few considerations to bear in mind.

From Digiday

Successful advertising plans start with a controlled environmentFor the bonsai artist, it may feel daunting to start growing a sequoia.

From Digiday

Parker was angry at Sequoia's Michael Moritz for having helped eject him from his previous company Plaxo.

From The Daily Beast

Unsurprisingly, Sequoia believes we are at the brink of a serious recession.

From The Daily Beast

Sequoia minces no words in its tough love message for managers.

From The Daily Beast

People carelessly call these grand trees "redwoods" or "big trees," but their family name is Sequoia, an Indian chief's name.

From Project Gutenberg

The proposition to enlarge the Sequoia National Park should meet with early consummation.

From Project Gutenberg

The wide gaps between the various sequoia groves were areas occupied by the large and long-enduring glaciers.

From Project Gutenberg

Did the sequoia endure the long ice age in these few places where the groves are now growing?

From Project Gutenberg

By far the most abundant remains are those of a very large tree allied to the sequoia of California.

From Project Gutenberg