single-leaf pinyon
- noun
- /ˈsɪŋɡəl liːf ˈpɪn.jən/
- Specialized
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pino de una sola hoja
- Unlike other pines, the single-leaf pinyon has only one needle per fascicle.
Examples
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Locals gather pine nuts from the single-leaf pinyon every autumn for traditional dishes.
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The single-leaf pinyon is well adapted to the arid climate of Nevada and eastern California.
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The single-leaf pinyon is found in arid regions.
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Many people enjoy the nuts from the single-leaf pinyon.
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Every autumn, locals gather pine nuts from the single-leaf pinyon to prepare traditional dishes.
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The single-leaf pinyon thrives in the dry conditions of Nevada and eastern California, providing valuable resources.
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One distinctive feature of the single-leaf pinyon is its solitary needle, which sets it apart from other pines.
Synonyms
A pine tree with single needles that makes edible nuts
A pine tree with one needle in each cluster that makes edible seeds
A pine tree with one needle per bundle that makes nuts people eat
Surface Forms
Morphology
single-leaf + pinyon
This is a straightforward adjective+noun composition: 'single-leaf' (single + leaf) modifies 'pinyon' (a type of pine), so a learner who knows the constituent meanings can infer it refers to a pinyon with single (solitary) leaves/needles. The phrase is literal and compositionally transparent even if the specific botanical species name is unfamiliar.
Etymology
Single-leaf pinyon is a small pine named for how it looks: single-leaf means each short branch has only one needle, and pinyon is a pine that makes edible nuts. So the name tells you it is the pine with a 'single' needle and tasty pine nuts.
