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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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
A Ralph Lauren Christmas is defined by rich textures: wool, velvet, leather, dark woods, classic tartan patterns, pine cones and candles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
Daddy’s attention on the dog means that he fails to notice just how many pine cones a determined little girl can find.
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
Layers of reddish brown pine needles sank softly under his feet, and he brushed aside the pine cones before he sat down.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
