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Definition of pine nut - 2 dictionary results

pine nut

–noun
1. Also, pignoli. the seed of any of several pine trees, as the piñon, eaten roasted or salted or used in making candy, pastry, etc., after removing the hard seed coat.
2. pine cone.

Origin:
bef. 1000; ME; OE
pine nut  
n.  The edible seed of certain pines, such as the piñon.
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