Piney: meaning, definitions and examples
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piney
[ หpaษชni ]
scent description
The term 'piney' describes something that has a scent reminiscent of pine trees. This can refer to various natural aromas, such as those found in certain forests or specific types of oils derived from pines.
Synonyms
aromatic, coniferous, pine-scented.
Examples of usage
- The piney smell of the forest lifted my spirits.
- I love the piney flavor of this herbal tea.
- The soap has a refreshing, piney fragrance.
Translations
Translations of the word "piney" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pinheiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคพเคเคจ เคเฅเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช kiefernartig
๐ฎ๐ฉ pinus
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพัะฝะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ sosnowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใณใฎ
๐ซ๐ท pin
๐ช๐ธ pino
๐น๐ท รงam
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋๋ฌด ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตููุจุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ borovicovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ borovicovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆพๆ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ borov
๐ฎ๐ธ furu
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐาะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแก แแกแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sosna
๐ฒ๐ฝ pino
Etymology
The word 'piney' is derived from the word 'pine', which originates from the Latin 'pinus', referring to the pine tree. The use of 'pine' in English dates back to the 14th century, and it has been used to describe not only the tree itself but also its characteristic scent. Over time, the adjective 'piney' has developed to specifically denote qualities associated with pine trees, such as their aromatic properties. As interest in natural fragrances and essential oils has grown, the term has also been adopted in contexts related to gardening and perfumery, illustrating the strong connection between the word and the sensory experience of being in a pine forest.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,667, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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