Scotch pine

noun

1. a pine, Pinus sylvestris, of Eurasia, having a reddish trunk and twisted, bluish-green needles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scotch pine¹

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

A forest plantation of several thousand Scotch pine, made something like twenty-two years ago, is still in good condition.

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The Austrian pine and the Scotch pine are welcome additions to our own pine family.

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“Just behind you,” said Scotch pine, nodding its head in that direction.

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I think windbreaks essential, and use maple, box-elder, and Scotch pine.

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In the north of Europe great quantities of tar are procured from the Scotch pine.

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