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pine1 noun 1 (also pine tree) any of numerous evergreen coniferous trees with narrow needle-like leaves, native to cool northern temperate regions. 2 (also pinewood) the pale durable wood of this tree, used to make furniture, telegraph poles, paper pulp, etc, and widely used in construction work. Also as adj • pine table • pine fragrance. See also piny.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon pin: from Latin pinus.
pine2 verb (pined, pining) intrans 1 (also pine for someone or something) to long or yearn for them or it. 2 (also pine away) to waste away from grief or longing.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon pinian in obsolete sense 'to torment'.
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