candlenut

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Definition of candlenut in English English dictionary

The seed of said tree, used as a candle

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

{i} fruit of candleberry tree

It is used by the natives as a candle

The fruit of a euphorbiaceous tree or shrub (Aleurites moluccana), native of some of the Pacific islands

The oil from the nut ( candlenut, or kekune, oil) has many uses

seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles

seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes

The tree itself

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

aleurites

Related Terms

candlenut tree

{i} kukui, tree of the spurge family with pale green silvery leaves and clusters of small white flowers

Hyphenation

can·dle·nut