prince's-pine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of prince's-pine
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20
Example Sentences
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A pretty evergreen to mix with the more feathery varieties is the Chimaphila umbellata, or prince's-pine.
From Harper's Young People, December 23, 1879 An Illustrated Weekly by Various
Mountain-laurel, morning-glory, Goldenrod and asters blue, Purple loosestrife, prince's-pine, Wild-azalea, meadow-rue, Nodding-lilies, columbine,— All the native blooms that grew In these fresh woods and pastures new, Wherein they loved to ramble and to play.
From Golden Stars And Other Verses Following "The Red Flower" by Van Dyke, Henry
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