Sequoia: meaning, definitions and examples

The term 'sequoia' comes from the name of Sequoyah, a Cherokee silversmith who created a syllabary for the Cherokee language in the early 19th century. The name was first used in botanical terminology in the mid-19th century, officially coined by botanist John Torrey in honor of Sequoyah's contribution to literacy and education among Native American tribes. The trees themselves were first described scientifically in the 18th century, capturing the attention of explorers and naturalists for their remarkable size and longevity. As the lumber industry expanded in the 19th and 20th centuries, the preservation of these majestic trees became a critical environmental focus leading to the establishment of national parks specifically to protect giant sequoias.

This word's position of #34,982 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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