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redwood

1 American  
[red-wood] / ˈrɛdˌwʊd /

noun

  1. any of the three extant tree species of the coniferous subfamily Sequoioideae, specifically the giant sequoia, coast redwood, and dawn redwood.

  2. the valuable brownish-red timber of the coast redwood or giant sequoia, the harvesting of which is strictly regulated.

  3. a red or reddish wood.

  4. any of various trees yielding a red or reddish wood.

  5. any tree whose wood produces a red dyestuff.

adjective

  1. made of red or reddish wood, especially that of the coast redwood or giant sequoia, the harvesting of which is strictly regulated.

    a six-piece set of redwood furniture for the patio.
redwood 2 American  
[red-wood] / ˈrɛdˌwʊd /
Or redwud

adjective

Scot.

  1. raving mad; insane.

  2. distracted with anger; furious.

redwood British  
/ ˈrɛdˌwʊd /

noun

  1. 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 See also sequoia

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Etymology

Origin of redwood1

First recorded in 1610–20; red 1 + wood 1

Origin of redwood2

First recorded in 1550–60; red 1 + wood 2

Example Sentences

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Stolz’s redwood thighs have been punishing the field in Milan, shattering Olympic records and Dutch dreams.

From The Wall Street Journal

As he dropped back down, he saw the trunk of a giant redwood tree tremble.

From Literature

The 4,157-square-foot floor plan is split across seven levels, featuring five bedrooms, five bathrooms and free-flowing living spaces wrapped in redwood and glass.

From Los Angeles Times

After an hour or two meandering through the redwoods, Mom sharing a bunch of different facts as we go, we turn to make our way back to the parking lot.

From Literature

They were focused in on a big redwood up ahead.

From Literature

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