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pine Pronunciation: (pīn), [key] — n.
any evergreen, coniferous tree of the genus Pinus, having long, needle-shaped leaves, certain species of which yield timber, turpentine, tar, pitch, etc. Cf. any of various similar coniferous trees. the wood of the pine tree. the pineapple. pine Pronunciation: (pīn), [key] — v., n. pined, pin•ing,
—v.i. to yearn deeply; suffer with longing; long painfully (often fol. by for): to pine for one's home and family. to fail gradually in health or vitality from grief, regret, or longing (often fol. by away): Separated by their families, the lovers pined away. to be discontented; fret. —v.t. to suffer grief or regret over. —n. painful longing. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.