spruce
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Noun — An evergreen conifer tree of the genus Picea, or its wood.
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Etymology
Originally a name for Prussia in Middle English; the tree was thought to come from there, and "spruce leather" from the same region gave neat-looking jerkins their name, which is how the word came to mean "smart and tidy."
Full origin of spruce →Frequently asked questions
What does “spruce” mean?
The word “spruce” means an evergreen conifer tree of the genus Picea, or its wood. In plain terms, either the evergreen tree, or looking neat and smartly turned out — as a verb, to tidy something up.
How do you pronounce “spruce”?
“Spruce” is pronounced sproos (/spɹuːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “spruce” in a sentence?
Here is “spruce” used in a sentence: “The forest was thick with tall spruce trees.”
What part of speech is “spruce”?
Depending on how it is used, “spruce” can be a noun, an adjective and a verb.
Where does the word “spruce” come from?
The word “spruce” comes from Middle English.
Is “spruce” a common word?
“Spruce” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “spruce” have?
“Spruce” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an evergreen conifer tree of the genus Picea, or its wood.