sequoya

/sɪˈkwɔɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

a North American tree (Carya ovata) of the walnut family, having a broad, rounded crown and edible nuts

“The park ranger explained the importance of the sequoya tree in the local ecosystem.”

2. noun

a person of mixed Cherokee and European ancestry

“Sequoya, the son of a Cherokee mother and a European father, struggled to find his place in the world.”

Synonyms

  • hickory
  • walnut

Antonyms

  • conifer
  • deciduous tree