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Pinecone

//ˈpaɪnˌkoʊn// noun, verb

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.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From pine + cone.

Etymology 2

From pine + cone.

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