pine cone

noun

variants or less commonly pinecone
: a cone of a pine tree

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Rambunctious and slightly wild aromas of a spring country lane with wild strawberries, as well as cherry juice, peaches, pine cones and raspberries. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 Lesa and Felipe's wedding included music by DJ Super Mario and a three-tier cake featuring pine cone bride and groom toppers that Lesa made. Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025 Notably, the brand logo features a pine cone, symbolizing spiritual awakening, said Ellis. Emma Sandler, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 This pre-lit garland features green berries, delicate eucalyptus leaves and lifelike pine cones. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024 Aromas of sawdust, woodland, pine cones and cherries. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 The Holiday Aisle 9-Foot Carolina Pine Garland Go the traditional route with this 9-foot Carolina pine garland that’s pre-strung, trimmed with flocked pine cones, and can be used indoors or outdoors. Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 The decorations continue inside, where mantels and shelves crowd with evergreen garlands, scarlet poinsettias and spiky pine cones. Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024 Jenner’s approach to holiday decor is a bit more traditional—simple green garlands decorated with pine cones, classic trees, a vintage Santa Claus—but no less beautiful and festive. Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pine cone was in 1724

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“Pine cone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pine%20cone. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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pine cone

noun
: the cone of a pine tree
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