pinetum

noun

pi·ne·tum pī-ˈnē-təm

plural pineta pī-ˈnē-tə

: a plantation of pine trees

especially : a scientific collection of living coniferous trees

Examples of pinetum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Big old oaks and recent replanting of the original pinetum (collection of needled evergreens). —

Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 6 June 2016 On April 16, 1948, it was planted atop the knoll in the prime spot in the pinetum. —

Lynda V. Mapes, The Seattle Times, 13 May 2017

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