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Monterey pine

Monterey pine

1 5.2
A tall pine tree from California with long needles in groups of three, often grown for wood
  • noun
  • /ˈmɒntəreɪ paɪn/
  • US
translation icon : pino de Monterrey
  • Monterey pine trees

Examples

  • For example, hundreds of thousands of acres of forest plantations have been established in Australia to grow the exotic Monterey pine (Pinus radiata).

    Academic text (1990)

  • PHOTOS (COLOR): Two other North American trees currently afflicted by fungal disease are the Monterey pine, above, and the flowering dogwood, left.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The Monterey pine is often planted in parks for its attractive appearance and rapid growth.

  • Many homeowners choose the Monterey pine for landscaping because it provides excellent shade.

  • In California, the Monterey pine is recognized for its long needles and distinctive rounded crown.

Synonyms

radiata
vsMonterey pine
  • Specialized
1 7.3

A fast-growing pine tree grown for wood

is the same species but focused on needle clusters, height, and bark features
Pinus radiata
vsMonterey pine
  • Specialized
8.0

A tall pine tree with long needles in groups of three, grown for wood

is the commonly grown timber and ornamental tree matching that description

Surface Forms

Monterey pine singular
Monterey pines plural

Morphology

Monterey + pine

The phrase is a straightforward place-name + noun combination: knowing 'Monterey' (a location) and 'pine' (a type of tree) lets a learner infer it refers to a pine associated with Monterey. This compositional naming pattern is common across languages and therefore immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

Monterey pine gets its name from the Monterey area of California, where this pine grows naturally along the coast. That's why 'Monterey pine' means the particular kind of pine tree that comes from that place.