pitch pine
Americannoun
noun
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any of various coniferous trees of the genus Pinus, esp P. rigida, of North America, having red-brown bark and long lustrous light brown cones: valued as a source of turpentine and pitch
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the wood of any of these trees
Etymology
Origin of pitch pine
An Americanism dating back to 1670–80
Example Sentences
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In regions dominated by trees like Table Mountain pine and the pitch pine, fire is even more important.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2024
Over the past century, however, land managers have suppressed natural fire to the detriment of such iconic species as the pitch pine, which evolved to prosper in droughty, acidic and fire-prone conditions.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 23, 2023
New Jersey says the cutting will center on the smallest snow-bent pitch pine trees, “and an intact canopy will be maintained across the site.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 25, 2022
Off the hallway is the kitchen, with pitch pine floors, black tile countertops and a mix of pitch pine and purple heart wood in the cabinets.
From New York Times ● Jan. 6, 2016
Here, too, were boys of gold on pedestals holding aloft bright torches of pitch pine to light the great rooms, and the night-time feasting.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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