Pinecone (Noun)
Meaning
The seed-producing cone of a pine tree.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pinecones that are open and lose their scales are typically ready to release their seeds.
- The squirrel scampered up the pine tree, a pinecone clutched tightly in its jaws.
- After a few days of warm sunshine, the pinecone fell apart, dispersing its seeds across the ground.
- Collecting pinecones can be a fun winter activity, providing material for decorations or craft projects.
- Carefully she cut off a few mature pinecones to add some color to the table's center decoration.