ground pine

noun

1
: a yellow-flowered European bugle (Ajuga chamaepitys) with a resinous odor
2
: any of several club mosses (especially Lycopodium clavatum and L. complanatum) with long creeping stems and erect branches

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There are now lots of vegan cheese options that taste surprisingly similar, and the ones made from ground pine nuts are full of protein and important fatty acids. Anna Bader, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025 These Turkish-style kofte (meatballs — or, in this case, patties) get their tender texture and rich flavor from processing the beef with ground pine nuts, parsley, and spices. Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Jan. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ground pine was in 1551

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“Ground pine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20pine. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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ground pine

noun
: any of several club mosses with long creeping stems and upright branches

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