redwood
//ˈrɛdˌwʊd//
Noun
redwoodSingular
redwoodsPlural
1
A very tall coniferous tree native to California and Oregon, known for its reddish-brown bark and extremely long lifespan.
The redwood trees in this forest are over 300 feet tall.
2
The durable, reddish-brown timber obtained from the redwood tree, valued for construction and woodworking.
The deck was built with redwood because of its natural resistance to decay.