pine cone

American  

noun

1. the cone or strobile of a pine tree.

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pine cone British  

noun

1. the seed-producing structure of a pine tree See cone

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Etymology

Origin of pine cone

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

A jar is filled with hay, then the hay is burned, the mix including pine cone jam and pomegranate is poured inside.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025

Sometimes a pine cone is just a pine cone.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024

Or for my kid to come home for winter break with a rhinestone-spangled pine cone ornament made by Bob Dylan’s grandson.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2023

Placing decorative drinkware on top of your plates, like this ridge coupe glass, can give you additional height, as well as the opportunity to include a design element, like the perfectly placed pine cone.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2022

The monkey dæmon dropped his pine cone and came with her.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman