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Digger pine
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Etymology
After the Digger Indians, any of several Native American tribes of the Great Basin, especially Paiutes of eastern California and southern Nevada
Noun
digger pine (plural digger pines)
- A pine tree of species Pinus sabiniana, found around interior California valleys.
Usage notes
The term Digger Indians, and by extension digger pine, may be considered offensive.
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