pinetum

noun

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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

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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