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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch pijnboom. Equivalent to pijn (pine) +‎ boom.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpɛi̯n.boːm/
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  • Hyphenation: pijn‧boom

Noun

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pijnboom m (plural pijnbomen, diminutive pijnboompje n)

  1. a pine, conifer of the genus Pinus
    Synonyms: den, dennenboom, pijn, pinus
    1. mainly the species Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)
      Synonyms: grove den, wilde pijnboom
  2. other conifers including firs and larch

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: pynboom