Jeffrey pine

noun Jef·frey pine \ˈje-frē-\

Definition of JEFFREY PINE

: a tall pine (Pinus jeffreyi) of the western United States having elongated cones and long needles in groups of three

John Jeffrey †1854 Scottish botanical explorer

First Known Use: 1858

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