pine cone
noun
the cone or strobile of a pine tree.
pine cones
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pluralof pine cone.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Many are framed by garlands of ripe-for-the-picking fruits and vegetables and assorted vegetation such as pine cones, a rare instance of still-life in sculpture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Boreal forests are also supposed to burn on an infrequent basis, in order to open up certain pine cones and spread their seeds, or to clear out lower tree branches.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026
Panthers and pine cones, ravens, little deer, elephants and dragons offer their company for curious kids, while some of the difficult things about being a youngster are made easier by stories that offer comfort.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2024
In school textbooks and TV cartoons, the leaders are depicted as capable of turning tree leaves into boats and pine cones into grenades.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2024
Red squirrels are not carnivorous—they eat the insides of pine cones.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
