En·gel·mann spruce
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Definition of Engelmann spruce
: a large spruce (Picea engelmannii) of the Rocky mountain region and British Columbia that yields a light-colored wood
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“Engelmann spruce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Engelmann%20spruce. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of Engelmann spruce was in 1866
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