short·leaf pine

(shôrt′lēf′)

A pine tree (Pinus echinata) of the southeast United States, having needles grouped in fascicles of two and valued as timber and pulpwood.

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short′leaf pine′

(ˈʃɔrtˌlif)
n.

1. a pine, Pinus echinata, of the eastern U.S., having short, flexible leaves.

2. its brownish yellow wood, used in construction, furniture-making, etc.

[1790–1800, Amer.]

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shortleaf pine - large pine of southern United States having short needles in bunches of 2-3 and red-brown bark when mature

Pinus echinata, short-leaf pine, shortleaf yellow pine

yellow pine - any of various pines having yellow wood

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