Huon pine

[ hyoo-onor, often, yoo- ]

noun

1. a coniferous tree, Dacrydium franklinii, of Tasmania, having very small cones and yielding timber.

Huon pine

/ ˈhjuːɒn /

noun

1. a Tasmanian coniferous tree, Dacrydium franklinii , with scalelike leaves and cup-shaped berry-like fruits: family Podocarpaceae . It is among the oldest living individual plants, thought to be up to 10 000 years old

Word History and Origins

Origin of Huon pine¹

First recorded in 1810–20; named after the Huon river in Tasmania

Word History and Origins

Origin of Huon pine¹

named after the Huon River, Tasmania

Example Sentences

The Tasmanian government also said it would send a gift of a table of Huon pine, a Tasmanian timber, handmade by a local furniture maker, and make a donation to a charity that supports children’s wellbeing.

From Seattle Times

Sean Langman’s 85-year-old Maluka of Kermandie, made from Huon pine, was the last yacht to make the first mark.

From The Guardian

But the nine-metre Huon pine marvel was cruelled by the easing wind conditions along the south east coast of Tasmania and its chances of victory were wiped out early this afternoon – leaving Giacomo the outright winner.

From The Guardian

In Tasmania, a man employed in cutting Huon Pine.

From Project Gutenberg

Huon pine, because of its being found near the Huon River, in Tasmania.

From Project Gutenberg