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

The pine cone print adds fun to an oftentimes painful endeavor.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 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

Celeste returned to the car with a pine cone, a flavor component she has incorporated in her beer.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2022

Technically a thistle, an artichoke looks like a pine cone, prickly, jagged, and ready to ward off predators.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2022

She went on to tell me about making a bird feeder by putting peanut butter on a pine cone and rolling it in bird seed.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor