sequoia
/si'kwɔiə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A very large, long-lived coniferous tree native to California, USA, known for its immense height and reddish-brown bark. The term specifically refers to two distinct species: the coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) and the giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum).
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The ancient sequoia stood majestically in the forest, towering over all other trees.
- We took a family trip to see the famous sequoias in the national park.
- The bark of the sequoia is remarkably thick and fire-resistant.
Advanced Usage
- "A grove of sequoias": A group or cluster of these trees growing together.
- The hikers walked silently through the serene grove of sequoias.
- "Old-growth sequoia": Refers to ancient, undisturbed forests containing these trees.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting old-growth sequoia forests from logging.
Variants and Related Words
- Sequoia sempervirens (n): The scientific name for the coast redwood species.
- Sequoiadendron giganteum (n): The scientific name for the giant sequoia or Sierra redwood species.
- Redwood (n): A common name often used interchangeably with "sequoia," particularly for the coast redwood.
Synonyms
- Redwood: A general synonym, though it can sometimes refer specifically to the coast redwood.
- Big tree: An informal term, especially for the giant sequoia.
Related Phrases
- "To be as solid as a sequoia": An idiom suggesting something is extremely strong, durable, or unwavering.
- Despite the market crash, the company remained as solid as a sequoia.
- "A sequoia among saplings": A metaphor describing something or someone that is vastly superior, larger, or more significant than others in its group.
- Her intellect made her a sequoia among saplings in the research department.
Noun
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either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae
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