Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of pine tree: The Swiss pine is a large European coniferous tree characterized by having five needles (leaves) in each bundle. It is known for producing edible seeds called cembra nuts and a resinous substance.

Usage

• The term "Swiss pine" is used as a common name for this specific tree species, . It functions as a countable noun.
• Example: "The Swiss pine is well-adapted to high altitudes in the Alps."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The forest was dominated by majestic Swiss pines.
  • We collected cembra nuts from beneath the Swiss pine.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or forestry contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to , distinguishing it from other pines like the Scots pine or stone pine.
  • The study focused on the growth rate of the Swiss pine in subalpine zones.

Variants and Related Words

• Cembra pine: Another common name for the same tree species ().
• Arolla pine: Another synonym for the Swiss pine.
• Stone pine (): A different Mediterranean pine species, not to be confused with the Swiss pine.

Synonyms

• Arolla pine
• Cembra pine

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)

• Cembra nut: The edible seed of the Swiss pine.
• Resin: The sticky substance exuded by the Swiss pine and other conifers.

Noun

1. large five-needled European pine; yields cembra nuts and a resinous exudate