pine cone

noun

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

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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 Logging companies like Collins Pine are helping the Forest Service source pine cones and clear scorched land for replanting. Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024 In which city is a giant pine cone dropped at midnight to ring in the new year? Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024 Chocolate cake pine cones: Step into a winter wonderland with cake that look like pinecones. Analis Bailey, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024 It's even inspired offshoots around the U.S., with various cities dropping everything from a giant pine cone and an oversize pickle to a monster-sized Moon Pie and high-heel-riding drag queen. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Mar. 2025.

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pine cone

noun
: the cone of a pine tree
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