pine
English meaning: Pine
Definition
An evergreen coniferous tree with needle-shaped leaves and woody cones, common in cooler climates.
Example
“The mountain trail was lined with tall pine trees that filled the air with fresh scent.”
Another example: “The cabin was surrounded by a dense pine forest that smelled wonderful after rain.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral, everyday noun for the evergreen tree, its needles, and its pale softwood, common in building and furniture. Note the separate verb "pine (for/away)" meaning to long sadly for someone — a different, more literary word with the same spelling.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old English 'pīn', from Latin 'pinus'.
Related Words
- conifer
- evergreen
- needle
- cone
- resin
- softwood
Common Collocations
- pine tree
- pine forest
- pine needles
- pine cone
- scots pine
- pine wood
Word Forms
pine (n); pines (pl); piny/piney (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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