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Definition of giant sequoia

giant sequoia

Plural:giant sequoias
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A massive coniferous tree (Sequoiadendron giganteum) in the cypress family, native exclusively to the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, renowned for being the largest living organism on Earth by volume.

Example

"Tourists flock to Yosemite National Park every year to marvel at the immense, ancient trunks of the giant sequoias."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with the closely related coast redwood; while the coast redwood is the tallest tree species on Earth, the giant sequoia is the most massive by total trunk volume.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Giant sequoia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/giant-sequoia
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