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conifer

co.ni.fer \'ka:n-*-f*r also 'ko--n*-\ \ko--'nif-(*-)r*s, k*-\ n [deriv. of 
   L conifer cone-bearing, fr. conus cone + -fer] : any of an order 
   (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs inclu ding forms (as 
   pines) with true cones and others (as yews) with an arillate fruit - 
   co.nif.er.ous aj