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Definition of pine-top in English: pine-topnoun ˈpʌɪntɒp 1In plural The young shoots of a pine tree, especially as (formerly) used in medicines. Also attributive (in singular), in "pine-top tea", "pine-top whiskey", etc. 2US slang. Cheap or illicit whisky, formerly flavoured with the new shoots of a pine tree.
Origin Early 18th century. From pine + top. Definition of pine-top in US English: pine-topnounˈpʌɪntɒp 1In plural The young shoots of a pine tree, especially as (formerly) used in medicines. Also attributive (in singular), in "pine-top tea", "pine-top whiskey", etc. 2US slang. Cheap or illicit whisky, formerly flavoured with the new shoots of a pine tree.
Origin Early 18th century. From pine + top. |