pinetum

noun

pi·ne·tum | \pī-ˈnē-təm

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plural pineta\pī-ˈnē-tə

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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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pine tree shilling

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