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pinetum

noun
pi·​ne·​tum | \ pī-ˈnē-təm \
plural pineta\ pī-​ˈnē-​tə \

Definition of pinetum

: a plantation of pine trees especially : a scientific collection of living coniferous trees

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 On April 16, 1948, it was planted atop the knoll in the prime spot in the pinetum. — Lynda V. Mapes, The Seattle Times, "Farewell, giant pine: Climate change kills a champion at Washington Park Arboretum," 13 May 2017

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First Known Use of pinetum

1838, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for pinetum

Latin, from pinus

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