Definition

A pinecone is the hard, woody structure that contains the seeds of a pine tree. It usually has a conical shape and is found on the branches of the tree.

Example

We collected pinecones from the forest to use in our craft project.

Conversation

Look at this cool pinecone I found at the park!

That's awesome! I've never seen one that big before.

Yeah, I thought it was pretty interesting.

You should collect more of them; they make great decorations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pinecone → The word is formed from "pine" (from Old English *pin*, meaning a type of coniferous tree) and "cone" (from Latin *conus*, meaning a geometric shape or cone). A pinecone is the reproductive structure of a pine tree, shaped like a cone.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'pine' tree, which produces the 'cone' shape of the pinecone. This helps you remember that a pinecone is the cone-shaped structure from a pine tree.

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