Georgia pine

American  

noun

1. longleaf pine.

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Etymology

Origin of Georgia pine

An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Play was suspended twice Friday — the second time for good after three tall Georgia pine trees fell near the 17th tee box.

From Los Angeles Times

When I awoke, the Georgia pine trees had become Alabama pine trees.

From Literature

Hidden behind the green curtain of Georgia pine forest that surrounds the terminal are 45.3 million square feet of logistics, storage and distribution centers, according to the Georgia Ports Authority, the terminal’s owner and operator.

From New York Times

In gleaming gold leaf, his horse’s hoof crushes a Georgia pine bough as the general’s face stares sternly southward.

From Washington Times

Woods salvaged an important par after his shot ricocheted off a Georgia pine and wound up with a 67.

From Seattle Times