pinyon

Noun

Meaning

any of several low-growing pines of western North America

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

pinon

Hypernyms

pine pine tree true pine

Hyponyms

nut pine bishop pine Parry's pinyon Pinus parryana Pinus quadrifolia bishop's pine

Phrases with the word

pinyon dwarf mistletoe Colorado pinyon Pinyon blazingstar pinyon rockcress

Examples

One-thousand years ago, the nomadic Timbisha (formerly called Shoshone and also known as Panamint or Koso) moved into the area and hunted game and gathered mesquite beans along with pinyon pine nuts. Source: Internet

For instance, junipers and pinyon pines – two trees typically found in Arizona’s low-lying woodlands, could conceivably adapt to climate change by moving upwards in elevation to more moderate conditions, supplanting ponderosa pines in the process. Source: Internet

The highest number reported is for big-cone pinyon (Pinus maximartinezii), with 24 (Farjon & Styles 1997). Source: Internet

Vegetation includes pinyon and juniper, big sage, Mormon tea, Fremont holly and prickly pear cactus. Source: Internet

“Highway 74 through Mountain Center and Pinyon was a problem,” Short said. Source: Internet

Hikers can also come in following the Pinyon Mountain road out of Earthquake Valley, but this is a far more challenging hike. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pinyinization pinyinize pinylamine Pinyon blazingstar pinyon dwarf mistletoe pinyon jay