Sequoia (Noun)
Meaning
Either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The giant sequoia is one of the largest and oldest living things on Earth, with some trees estimated to be over 3,000 years old.
- Sequoia National Park in California is home to many of these magnificent trees, including the General Sherman sequoia, which is the largest tree by volume.
- The sequoia's massive trunk and branches can be seen from a distance, making it a striking feature of the landscape.
- As the sunlight filters through the sequoia's branches, it creates a dappled effect on the forest floor below.
- In the stillness of the night, the sequoia's towering presence can be felt, a reminder of the natural world's grandeur.