pinetum

noun pi·ne·tum \pī-ˈnē-təm\

plural pi·ne·ta \-ˈnē-tə\

Definition of PINETUM

: a plantation of pine trees; especially : a scientific collection of living coniferous trees

Latin, from pinus

First Known Use: 1842

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