- a variation of piny.
piney
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Its neighborhoods — of matchlight pines and piney cabins — were eerie and quiet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2024
The flavor is piney, a bit lemony, sharp and quite strong; a little goes a long way.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 8, 2023
The way its savory and sweet elements play off of each other, plus the bright, piney essence of fresh sage, makes it compellingly, deeply flavorful.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 27, 2022
Shoppers return yearly for her “Roland Pine” line of products including candles and diffusers, which has a piney scent that wafts out of her booth.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 23, 2022
Will snapped off a twig, and the piney resinous smell stayed strongly on his fingers.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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