Georgia pine

noun

1. longleaf pine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Georgia pine¹

An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Play was suspended twice Friday — the second time for good after three tall Georgia pine trees fell near the 17th tee box.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m as high as a Georgia pine,” Ellis said.

From The Guardian

When I awoke, the Georgia pine trees had become Alabama pine trees.

From Literature

Hidden behind the green curtain of Georgia pine forest that surrounds the terminal are 45.3 million square feet of logistics, storage and distribution centers, according to the Georgia Ports Authority, the terminal’s owner and operator.

From New York Times

In gleaming gold leaf, his horse’s hoof crushes a Georgia pine bough as the general’s face stares sternly southward.

From Washington Times