stone pine
Americannoun
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Also called umbrella pine, parasol pine. a tree, Pinus pinea, native to southern Europe, having branches forming an umbrellalike crown and bearing edible, nutlike seeds.
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any of several piñons.
noun
Etymology
Origin of stone pine
First recorded in 1750–60
Example Sentences
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A 400-year-old stone pine in Abengibre, Spain, this tree has sheltered generations of locals and witnessed countless celebrations, childhood games and romances.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2025
Then, shortly after, the power company advised them to remove their giant Italian stone pine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2025
But Adatto paused as she moved to water the stone pine with a hose.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2022
That New Year’s Eve, after Ms. Joskow whacked a star-shaped piñata hanging from the stone pine tree in their backyard, out flew a black pouch with a ring in it.
From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2022
The Swiss stone pine and the Italian stone pine are from Switzerland and Italy and closely related—both excellent trees.
From Northern Nut Growers Association, Report Of The Proceedings At The Tenth Annual Meeting. Battle Creek, Michigan, December 9 and 10, 1919 by Northern Nut Growers Association
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