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sequoia

noun se·quoia \ si-ˈkwȯi-ə \
|Updated on: 19 Jul 2018

Definition of sequoia

: either of two huge coniferous California trees of the bald cypress family that may reach a height of over 300 feet (90 meters):
a : giant sequoia
b : redwood 3a

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Origin and Etymology of sequoia

New Latin, genus name, from Sequoya (George Guess)

SEQUOIA Defined for English Language Learners

sequoia

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Definition of sequoia for English Language Learners

  • : a very tall evergreen tree that grows in California

SEQUOIA Defined for Kids

sequoia

noun se·quoia \ si-ˈkwȯi-ə \

Definition of sequoia for Students

1 : giant sequoia
2 : redwood

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