pi·ne·tum (p -n  t m)n. pl. pi·ne·ta (-t ) An area planted with pine trees or related conifers, especially for botanical study. [Latin p ntum, pine grove, from pnus, pine; see pine1.] |
pinetum [paɪˈniːtəm]
n pl -ta [-tə]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) an area of land where pine trees and other conifers are grown
[from Latin, from pīnus pine1]
Pinetum collection of pine trees, 1842.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | pinetum - an area planted with pine trees or related conifers tree farm - a forest (or part of a forest) where trees are grown for commercial use |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|