Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Pertaining to or derived from the pine-tree; noting one of the acids found in resin: as, pinic acid.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective (Chem.) Of or pertaining to the pine; obtained from the pine; formerly, designating an acid which is the chief constituent of common resin, -- now called
abietic , orsylvic ,acid .
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Examples
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I'm afraid I'll finish all of them before you place them in a pinic basket :D
Crocchette di pesce e scampi... per l'estate che è finalmente arrivata a Stoccolma Orchidea 2009
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Although Johnnie does have a thing for crazy blondes who are a few sandwiches short of a pinic.
Nicole Belle embarrasses herself with a childishly written, dishonest smear. Ann Althouse 2008
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Those kinds of ersatz folks never bring anything with them to the pinic table but are quick to complain about everyone else's home cooking.
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I like how you and Mr. MA pack a pinic basket and go down to the shore to enjoy your weekend.
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Who would bring a gun to a birthday party or a pinic at
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Ostara in the Park - Pagan spring equinox celebration with a potluck pinic and cookout.
Memphis Flyer 2009
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Stop chit chatting like little girls and let’s get moving this isn’t a pinic.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Black Cat’s Review Forum 2009
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For those who do not know C. Crane is a very good co I counted 23 different LED item’s I was interduced to there catlog when it was given out free at the shortwave listners pinic in cny for many years I would love to buy at least half the catlog and no I do not work for them there just a good co since some one memshion them.
Jumping on the L.E.D. Bandwagon - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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First pinic is Thursday at Bighorn Park in East Vail; second is Aug. 20 at Donovan Park
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