Scotch pine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Scotch pine
First recorded in 1725–35
Example Sentences
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“We grow Scotch pine, White pine and Norway spruce right now. We are experimenting, trying to get some fir trees to grow in our fields.”
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2023
So if a noble or Fraser fir is too expensive, consider a Scotch pine, which may be less pricey.
From New York Times ● Dec. 3, 2022
There are eight varieties spread across 20 acres: Scotch pine, white pine, Fraser fir, Canaan fir, concolor fir, Norway spruce, blue spruce, and Douglas fir.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 19, 2021
She settled on an icy cocktail of Scotch pine, blue spruce, French lavender and black cardamom, which she began selling in 2013 at just three local boutiques.
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2018
She turned into a Scotch pine and he kissed the trunk at top speed.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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