Word of the Day
5 August 2026
spruce tip
The new spring growth at the ends of spruce branches. For some species of spruce, these are edible and a traditional foodstuff.
Why this one
New spring growth at the branch ends. Proof that this dictionary reaches into agriculture as well as the machine shop.
In use
Give it another week of warm weather and the spruce tip will be out far enough to pick.
Written by our editors to show how the term is used, not a recorded quotation.Sources
- Definition sourceWiktionary
- Supporting sourceSpring greensAlaska Department of Fish and Game