1. Either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae
   "We marveled at the ancient sequoias in the national park";
   - redwood
    
2. Wood of either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae
   "The dining table was made from rich, red sequoia wood";
   - redwood

Derived forms: sequoias

Type of: cypress, cypress tree

Part of: Cupressaceae, cypress family, family Cupressaceae

Encyclopedia: Sequoia