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spruce

/spruːs/ noun · British & US
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What does spruce mean?

noun

A small to medium-sized evergreen tree with needle-like leaves and small cones, native to northern Europe and Asia. A spruce is often used as a Christmas tree.

Example

"The forest was filled with the scent of spruce and pine."

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