red·wood

1 [red-wood]
noun
1.
a coniferous tree, Sequoia sempervirens, of California, noted for its great height, sometimes reaching to more than 350 feet (107 meters): the state tree of California.
2.
its valuable brownish-red timber.
3.
a red-colored wood.
4.
any of various trees yielding a reddish wood.
5.
any tree whose wood produces a red dyestuff.
Origin:
1610–20; red1 + wood1

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red·wood

2 [red-wood]
adjective Scot.
1.
raving mad; insane.
2.
distracted with anger; furious.
Also, red·wud.

Origin:
1550–60; red1 + wood2

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redwood (ˈrɛdˌwʊd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—n
See also sequoia a giant coniferous tree, Sequoia sempervirens, of coastal regions of California, having reddish fibrous bark and durable timber: family Taxodiaceae. The largest specimen is over 120 metres (360 feet) tall

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redwood
1619, "wood that has a red hue," from red (1) + wood (q.v.). Of various types of New World trees that yield such wood, from 1716; specifically of the California Sequoia sempervirens from 1819.
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Clay plaster on two walls adds a delicate contrast to concrete and redwood
  elements.
It counts the destruction of the redwood and the loss of our natural wonder in
  chaotic sprawl.
Leaving the redwood stands and rocky coast behind, the landscape transforms
  into undulating hills and lush vineyards.
Two upper patio areas are defined by a redwood deck and granite pavers
  surrounded by medium-size polished stone.
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