Lexic.us

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.

2. Noun. Seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes.

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

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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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