long-leaved pine

noun

ˈlȯŋ-ˌlēv(d)- How to pronounce long-leaved pine (audio)
: longleaf pine

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of long-leaved pine was in 1765

Dictionary Entries Near long-leaved pine

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long-leaved pine

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“Long-leaved pine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-leaved%20pine. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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long-leaved pine

noun
ˌlȯŋ-ˌlēv(d)-
: longleaf pine
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