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monterey pine

Mon·te·rey pine
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mon-tuh-rey pahyn]
    • /ˌmɒn təˈreɪ paɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mon-tuh-rey pahyn]
    • /ˌmɒn təˈreɪ paɪn/

Definition of monterey pine words

  • noun monterey pine a pine tree, Pinus radiata, native to coastal California, having cones that open to germinate only in the heat of a forest fire, used for reforestation and as a timber tree. 1

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Origin of monterey pine

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35

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Parts of speech for Monterey pine

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monterey pine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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