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Virginia pine

noun

a pine tree, Pinus virginiana, of the eastern U.S., that grows in poor soil and has needles in groups of two.

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Also called Jersey pine.

Origin of Virginia pine

First recorded in 1765–75

Words nearby Virginia pine

Virginia dynasty, Virginia fence, Virginia ham, virginiamycin, Virginian, Virginia pine, Virginia plan, Virginia rail, Virginia reel, Virginia snakeroot, Virginia stock
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