Pinecone

/ˈpaɪnkoʊn/ noun

Definition

A brown, bumpy seed case that falls from pine trees and opens up to let seeds out.

Etymology

It's called a 'pinecone' because it comes from pine trees and has a cone shape like an ice cream cone!

Kelly Says

Pinecones are like nature's little treasure chests that hold seeds inside! They feel bumpy and woody, and squirrels and birds love to find the tiny seeds hidden inside them.

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