Norway spruce
noun
a European spruce, Picea abies, having shiny, dark-green needles, grown as an ornamental.
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Origin of Norway spruce
1First recorded in 1725–35
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British Dictionary definitions for Norway spruce
Norway spruce
noun
a European spruce tree, Picea abies, planted for timber and ornament, having drooping branches and dark green needle-like leaves
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