big tree
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Definition
- Noun:
- A specific, extremely large and tall evergreen tree species: "big tree" refers to a specific type of coniferous tree (Sequoiadendron giganteum) native to California, USA, known for being one of the largest and most massive living organisms on Earth.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We went to Sequoia National Park to see the famous big trees.
- The General Sherman Tree is a well-known big tree and is considered the largest living tree by volume.
Advanced Usage
- "the big trees": This phrase is often used collectively to refer to groves or forests of these giant trees, particularly in a Californian context.
- Tourists travel from around the world to walk among the big trees.
Variants and Related Words
- Giant sequoia: This is the more formal, scientific common name for the "big tree."
- Sierra redwood: Another common name for the same species.
- Sequoiadendron giganteum: The formal botanical (Latin) name for the species.
Synonyms
- Giant sequoia: The most direct synonym.
- Mammoth tree: A less common but descriptive synonym.
Notes on Meaning
- Important Distinction: The term "big tree" in common, non-scientific English can simply mean any large tree. However, as a proper noun (often capitalized: Big Tree), it specifically refers to the species. The context usually makes the specific meaning clear.
- General meaning: There's a big tree in my backyard. (Any large tree)
- Specific meaning: We visited the Big Trees trail. (The giant sequoia species)
Noun
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extremely lofty evergreen of southern end of western foothills of Sierra Nevada in California; largest living organism
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