noun
1In plural. The young shoots of a pine tree, especially as (formerly) used in medicines. Also attributive (in singular), in "pine-top tea", "pine-top whiskey", etc.
2US slang Cheap or illicit whisky, formerly flavoured with the new shoots of a pine tree.
3The top of a pine tree.
Origin
Early 18th century. From pine + top.
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