1. Either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae
   "The redwood forest was cool and misty";
   - sequoia
    
2. The soft reddish wood of either of two species of sequoia trees
   "Redwood is prized for its beauty and resistance to decay"
    
3. Wood of either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae
   "The cabin was built from redwood";
   - sequoia

Derived forms: redwoods

Type of: cypress, cypress tree, wood

Part of: Cupressaceae, cypress family, family Cupressaceae

Encyclopedia: Redwood, Oregon