big tree

/'bigtri:/

Thân thiện

A big tree stands tall in the forest.

Definition

1. 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)

Học thuật

Noun

1. extremely lofty evergreen of southern end of western foothills of Sierra Nevada in California; largest living organism

Từ đồng nghĩa

• giant sequoia
• Sierra redwood
• Sequoiadendron giganteum
• Sequoia gigantea
• Sequoia Wellingtonia