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pinetum

Syllabification: (pi·ne·tum)
Pronunciation: /pīˈnētəm/
Definition of pinetum

noun (plural pineta /-tə/)

  • an arboretum of pine trees or other conifers for scientific or ornamental purposes.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin, from pinus 'pine' + -etum

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