can·dle·nut (k n dl-n t )n. In both senses also called candleberry. 1. A tropical southeast Asian tree (Aleurites moluccana) bearing nutlike seeds that are used to make candles and yield a drying oil used in paints, varnishes, lacquer, and soft soap. 2. The seed of this tree. |
candlenut [ˈkændəlˌnʌt]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a euphorbiaceous tree, Aleurites mollucana, of tropical Asia and Polynesia
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) the nut of this tree, which yields an oil used in paints and varnishes. In their native regions the nuts are strung together and burned as candles
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| Noun | 1. |  candlenut - large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candlescandlenut - seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes Aleurites, genus Aleurites - candlenut angiospermous tree, flowering tree - any tree having seeds and ovules contained in the ovary |
| 2. | candlenut - seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes oil-rich seed, oilseed - any of several seeds that yield oil Aleurites moluccana, candlenut, varnish tree - large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles |
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