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sequoia

 

[ sษชหˆkwษ”ษชษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of tree

Sequoias are large evergreen trees found primarily in the western United States, known for their impressive height and longevity. The two main species are the coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) and the giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). These trees are considered some of the largest living organisms on Earth, with some individuals known to exceed 300 feet in height and live for over 3,000 years. Sequoias are part of the Cupressaceae family and thrive in coastal climates, characterized by their thick, fibrous bark and conical shape. They play a critical role in their ecosystem, supporting diverse wildlife and helping to regulate the environment.

Synonyms

giant tree, redwood

Examples of usage

  • The giant sequoia is the largest tree species on the planet.
  • We visited the Sequoia National Park to see the ancient trees.
  • Many sequoias can live for over 3,000 years.

Translations

Translations of the word "sequoia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sequoia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡เค•เฅเคตเฅ‹เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sequoia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sequoia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะบัƒะพั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sekwoya

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใ‚ณใ‚คใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉquoia

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ secuoya

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sequoia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ์ฟผ์ด์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠูƒูˆูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sekvoje

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sekvoja

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บขๆ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sekvoja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sequoia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบะฒะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sequoia

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ secuoya

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

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.