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abietineous

adj.
C2 Proficiency abi·eti·neous

adj. having a shape or texture similar to the wood of the fir tree. It describes things that are straight, narrow, and have a smooth surface.

adj. resembling the wood of the fir tree in texture or appearance. Often describes structures that are straight, narrow, and smooth.


SIMPLE

The pine needles were abietineous in texture.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect used abietineous columns to give the building a classic, natural look.

COMPLEX

The fossilized remains of the ancient forest showed abietineous characteristics, suggesting the trees were closely related to modern conifers.

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