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
A decade ago, only a few niche fragrances prominently featured notes like Scotch pine, birch tar, gunpowder, palo santo and wood smoke.
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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