digger pine
English
A frond and cone of a Pinus sabiniana.
Alternative forms
Etymology
After the Digger Indians, any of several Native American tribes of the Great Basin, especially Paiutes of eastern California and southern Nevada
Noun
digger pine (plural digger pines)
- A pine tree of species Pinus sabiniana, found around interior California valleys.
Usage notes
The term Digger Indians, and by extension digger pine, may be considered offensive.
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