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Definition of pinecone

pinecone

/ˈpaɪn.koʊn/
pine · cone
Plural:pinecones
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• noun

1

The conical, woody reproductive organ of a pine tree or similar conifer, consisting of overlapping scales that open when mature to release seeds.

Example

"The children gathered fallen pinecones from the forest floor to use for their autumn crafts."

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• Nearby Words

pineapple lily
pineapple sage
pineberry
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pineconefish
pinega
pinelike

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a closed compound of 'pine' (from Old English 'pīn', via Latin 'pīnus') and 'cone' (from French 'cône', from Ancient Greek 'kōnos', which originally denoted a pine cone before its geometric sense developed).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pinecone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pinecone
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