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sequoia

[ si-kwoi-uh ]

sequoia

/ sɪˈkwɔɪə /

noun

  1. either of two giant Californian coniferous trees, Sequoia sempervirens ( redwood ) or Sequoiadendron giganteum (formerly Sequoia gigantea ) ( big tree or giant sequoia ): family Taxodiaceae


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sequoia1

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; named after Sequoya

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sequoia1

C19: New Latin, named after Sequoya, known also as George Guess, (?1770–1843), American Indian scholar and leader

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Example Sentences

Parker was angry at Sequoia's Michael Moritz for having helped eject him from his previous company Plaxo.

Unsurprisingly, Sequoia believes we are at the brink of a serious recession.

Sequoia minces no words in its tough love message for managers.

People carelessly call these grand trees "redwoods" or "big trees," but their family name is Sequoia, an Indian chief's name.

The proposition to enlarge the Sequoia National Park should meet with early consummation.

The wide gaps between the various sequoia groves were areas occupied by the large and long-enduring glaciers.

Did the sequoia endure the long ice age in these few places where the groves are now growing?

By far the most abundant remains are those of a very large tree allied to the sequoia of California.

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