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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A conical seed-bearing structure produced on a pine tree.
2. 2
   the seed-producing cone of a pine tree wordnet
3. 3
   The seed-bearing structure of any conifer, such as fir, spruce, cedar, etc. broadly

Verb

1. 1
   To become bloated in a way that causes the fish's scales to flare out and resemble a pinecone.

Synonyms

All synonyms

pineapple

Example

More examples

"Tom was wearing an apron with the image of a pinecone on it."

Etymology

From pine + cone.

Related phrases

pinecone fishpinecone ginger

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