Long for the conifer? (4)

I believe the answer is:

pine

'long for the conifer?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for pine that I've seen before include "Long for the conifer?" , "type of wood" , "Thirst" , "Evergreen conifer" , "Fir tree; languish" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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