Associations to the word «Candlenut»

Wiktionary

CANDLENUT, noun. A flowering tree (Aleurites moluccana) of the family Euphorbiaceae, also known as candleberry, Indian walnut, kemiri, varnish tree or kukui nut tree.
CANDLENUT, noun. The seed of this tree, used as a candle

Dictionary definition

CANDLENUT, noun. Large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles.
CANDLENUT, noun. Seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes.

Wise words

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