pinesap

[ pahyn-sap ]

noun

1. either of two parasitic or saprophytic plants of the genus Monotropa, especially the tawny or reddish M. hypopithys false beechdrops, of eastern North America.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pinesap¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; pine ¹ + sap ¹

Example Sentences

He smells like pinesap and burned hair, and there is a light dusting of golden powder streaked over one cheek.

From Literature

Her tuft of cotton candy hair had been styled with pinesap and pine needles.

From New York Times