Pinecone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpaɪnˌkoʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pinecone is a noun meaning A conical seed-bearing structure produced on a pine tree.
Meaning
A conical seed-bearing structure produced on a pine tree.
More Meanings
- (loosely) The seed-bearing structure of any conifer, such as fir, spruce, cedar, etc.
- (of a fish) To become bloated in a way that causes the fish's scales to flare out and resemble a pinecone.
Word Forms
- pinecones
- pine cone
- pine-cone
- pineconing
- pineconeing
- pineconed
Synonyms for pinecone
Depending on context, synonyms include pineapple.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pine cone, cone, pine, pinon, pinyon, pignolia.
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