pine needle

American  

noun

1. the needlelike leaf of a pine tree.

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pine needle British  

noun

1. any of the fine pointed leaves of a pine

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Etymology

Origin of pine needle

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

To help with the pine needle drop, she also advises putting it in a cooler part of your house, away from radiators or open fire.

From BBC

Lori Greene’s land east of Charlotte has for 30 years teemed with trees planted to harvest longleaf pine needle straw.

From Salon

On second thought, no: that would be like trying to count every pine needle in Yosemite.

From Los Angeles Times

Surround them with the woodsy scent of fir balsam, cedar, juniper, sap and pine needle and damp moss in these charcoal incense cones in a black tin.

From Seattle Times

She picked a pine needle off her dress.

From Literature