pincus

/ˈpɪŋkəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A pincus is a type of tree (Pinus pincus) in the pine family.

“The forest was dominated by towering pincus trees, their scent filling the crisp mountain air.”

2. noun

A pincus is a type of aristocratic title in Poland, derived from the German ‘von Pinschus’.

“The nobleman was proud of his pincus heritage, which dated back to the Middle Ages.”

Synonyms

  • arboreal
  • pine

Antonyms

  • deciduous
  • non-arboreal