Definition of "pine-needle" [pine-needle]

• The acicular leaf of the pine-tree. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Amid such embarrassments, Arthur finds solace in his requited love for his sons, in the support of a few loyal friends, and in small pleasures such as the pine-needle liqueur he discovers when, hoping a vacation will help, he visits a boyhood friend in France."
• "Wind ruffled pine-needle fingers on branches behind her and cut through the layers of cotton shirts she wore."
• "No alcohol; but a tangy fermented pine-needle tea is served."