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pine cone

American

noun

the cone or strobile of a pine tree.

pine cone British

noun

the seed-producing structure of a pine tree See cone

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pine cones

plural

Etymology

Origin of pine cone

First recorded in 1685–95

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pine cone

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

The fragrant flower scape — which resembles a big, flattened pink pine cone — lasts for as long as six months.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2023

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

From New York Times ● Jun. 19, 2023

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

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

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

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