noun
redwood
noun
1
A very tall evergreen tree native to the coast of California, or its reddish timber.
"Some coastal redwoods in California soar over 100 metres tall."
How to Use Redwood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne of the tallest tree species on Earth, named for its red-toned wood and bark.
Word Forms
redwoods plural
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Etymology
From red plus wood, referring to the tree's reddish bark and timber.