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pinesap

American

[pahyn-sap] / ˈpaɪnˌsæp /

noun

either of two parasitic or saprophytic plants of the genus Monotropa, especially the tawny or reddish M. hypopithys false beechdrops, of eastern North America.

Etymology

Origin of pinesap

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; pine ¹ + sap ¹

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He smells like pinesap and burned hair, and there is a light dusting of golden powder streaked over one cheek.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

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