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noun
A large coniferous tree, Sequoiadendron giganteum, from California.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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noun
Wellingtonia arnottiana, now Meliosma arnottiana
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From the original taxonomic name, Wellingtonia gigantea, which was invalid because "Wellingtonia" had already been used for another plant. Probably named for the Duke of Wellington, who died the year before.
