redwood 1
/red"wood'/ , n.
1. a coniferous tree, Sequoia sempervirens, of California, noted for its great height, sometimes reaching to more than 350 ft. (107 m): the state tree of California.
2. its valuable brownish-red timber.
3. a red-colored wood.
4. any of various trees yielding a reddish wood.
5. any tree whose wood produces a red dyestuff.
[ 1610-20; RED 1 + WOOD 1 ]
redwood 2
/red"wood'/ , adj. Scot.
1. raving mad; insane.
2. distracted with anger; furious.
Also, redwud .
[ 1550-60; RED 1 + WOOD 2 ]