Definition of Candlenut

1. Noun. Large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles.

Exact synonyms: Aleurites Moluccana, Varnish Tree
Group relationships: Aleurites, Genus Aleurites
Generic synonyms: Angiospermous Tree, Flowering Tree

2. Noun. Seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes.
Generic synonyms: Oil-rich Seed, Oilseed
Group relationships: Aleurites Moluccana, Varnish Tree

Definition of Candlenut

1. n. The fruit of a euphorbiaceous tree or shrub (Aleurites moluccana), native of some of the Pacific islands. It is used by the natives as a candle. The oil from the nut ( candlenut, or kekune, oil) has many uses.

Definition of Candlenut

1. Noun. A flowering tree (''(w Aleurites moluccana)'') of the family ''Euphorbiaceae, also known as candleberry, Indian walnut, Kemiri, varnish tree or Kukui nut tree. ¹

2. Noun. The seed of said tree, used as a candle ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Candlenut

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Candlenut

candlefishes
candleholder
candleholders
candleless
candlelight
candlelight vigil
candlelighted
candlelighter
candlelighters
candlelights
candlelike
candlelit
candlemaker
candlemakers
candlemaking
candlenut (current term)
candlenuts
candlepin
candlepin bowling
candlepins
candlepower
candlepower unit
candlepowers
candler
candlers
candles
candleshine
candleshines
candlesnuffer
candlesnuffers

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