spruce

Meanings

• noun

  A type of evergreen tree belonging to the pine family, commonly found in the northern hemisphere.

  - "The spruce tree is a common sight during winter."
  - "Spruce trees are often used for Christmas decorations."

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Pronunciation

1. /spɹuːs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50014406"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spruce
ruce , pruce , muse

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Variants

List of all variants of spruce that leads to same result
spruce , spruced , spruces , sprucing , sprucely , spruceness , sprucenesses , sprucer , sprucest , spruce beer , spruce beers , spruce budworm , spruce budworms , spruce pine , spruce pines , spruce up , spruced up , spruces up , sprucing up , black spruce , black spruces , blue spruce , blue spruces , Colorado blue spruce , Colorado blue spruces

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Etymology

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The word 'spruce' comes from the Old English 'sprus' meaning 'fir tree'. It was later used to refer to any evergreen tree of the pine family.

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Trivia

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1. The spruce tree is the official tree of several Canadian provinces and the state tree of Colorado.

2. Spruce trees are rich in vitamin C and were once used as a source of food and medicine by indigenous peoples.

3. The spruce tree is also the national tree of Finland.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pine family: The spruce tree belongs to the pine family, which includes other popular trees such as pine, fir, and hemlock.

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Culture

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In Norse mythology, the spruce tree was considered sacred and was believed to protect against evil spirits. In literature, the spruce tree has been used as a symbol of endurance and resilience. In music, there is a jazz standard called 'Blue Spruce', and in art, there are several paintings and sculptures depicting spruce trees.

How to Memorize "spruce"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and structure of a spruce tree. Imagine its needle-like leaves and conical shape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spruce' with the winter season and Christmas decorations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'SprUce is a Pine' to remember that spruce is a type of pine tree.

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