Definition of pine nut in English English dictionary
The edible seed of any of several species of evergreen pine, especially Pinus pinea, Pinus cembra and Pinus cembroides
sweet edible seed growing in a hard shell in the pine cone of certain pine trees
edible seed of any of several nut pines especially some pinons of southwestern North America
Pine nuts are small cream-coloured seeds that grow on pine trees. They can be used in salads and other dishes. The edible seed of certain pines, such as the piñon. a small seed that grows on some pine trees and is eaten as food
Also pignoli nuts, small, pellet-shaped nuts Expensive (wonderfully sweet and rich) little nuts that come from a large pinecone of Italy May substitute slivered almonds The Southwestern Pignons are similar