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pine cone

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pinecone

n
(Botany) the seed-producing structure of a pine tree. See cone3a
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pine′ cone`


n.
the cone of a pine tree.
[1685–95]
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Translations
männynkäpy
fenyőtoboz

pine cone

npigna
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References in classic literature ?
A broken spray of pine needles rustled along the roof, or a pine cone dropped with a quick reverberating tap-tap that for an instant startled her.
He threw a pine cone at a jovial squirrel, and he ran with chattering fear.
A bird sits on the next bough, life-everlasting grows under the table, and blackberry vines run round its legs; pine cones, chestnut burs, and strawberry leaves are strewn about.
The pine cone first reaches the collection point where it is cleared by clearing inspectors.
Glue the fabric leaves in place at the back of the pine cone to make wings, and your pine cone person is complete.
Parmigiani Fleurier has revisited the aesthetics of its flagship model, the Toric Chronometre, introducing an eye-catching dial decorated to evoke the spiral pattern of a pine cone.
Oval topiary, $99.95; The Pine Cone, 5056 I-55 at DeVille Plaza, Jackson, 601.713.14212.
Here is how best to wire each item: Pine cones: Secure 1/4 of the wire around the base of the pine cone by slipping it between the open scales, then wrapping it around once or twice, depending on the weight of the pine cone.
"Vivian and the Legend of the Hoodoos" is a beautiful modern teaching tale of a Paiute Indian girl who needed to relearn some important native customs of respect, manners and gratitude for the gift of the pine cone nuts.
He also decried the recession that has stuck the pine cone market.
The packing specific surface value is calculated depending on the geometric features of the packing: the form of a pine cone is considered as a cone with further adjustment to inaccuracy of the form.
The sheet bends when it dries out, much as a pine cone opens as it dries or a freshly fallen leaf curls, and then straightens when humidity rises.