digger pine
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
After the Digger Indians, any of several Native American tribes of the Great Basin, especially Paiutes of eastern California and southern Nevada
Noun edit
digger pine (plural digger pines)
- A pine tree of species Pinus sabiniana, found around interior California valleys.
Usage notes edit
The term Digger Indians, and by extension digger pine, may be considered offensive.