piney
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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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
From the fresh woodsy, piney scent of your chopped fresh rosemary to its minty, floral fragrance as it bakes, these fresh lemony cookies are just right for the season.
From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2022
As they walked away from the cabin, they saw something coming toward them, glowing like foxfire out in the piney woods.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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