redwood
noun
red·wood
ˈred-ˌwu̇d 
1
: any of various woods (such as brazilwood) yielding a red dye
2
: a tree that yields a red dyewood or produces red or reddish wood
3
a
: a very tall coniferous tree (Sequoia sempervirens) of the bald cypress family that grows chiefly in coastal California, sometimes reaches a height of 360 feet (110 meters), and is a commercially important timber tree
called also coast redwood
see cone illustration compare dawn redwood
b
: its brownish-red durable wood
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Dance the day away to live music while enjoying tasty, locally made food, cold beer, cider and wine in an open field surrounded by redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
From towering redwoods to vast vineyards, California offers endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 15 May 2024
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Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
From towering redwoods to vast vineyards, California offers endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 15 May 2024
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redwood
noun
red·wood
ˈred-ˌwu̇d
: a tall cone-producing evergreen tree mostly of coastal California that is related to the bald cypresses and sometimes grows to be 360 feet (110 meters) tall
also
: its light long-lasting brownish red wood
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