English dictionary
candlenut
/'k/&/nd/-/l,n/@/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles
Source: WordNet 3.0
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seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The fruit of a euphorbiaceous tree or shrub (<i>Aleurites moluccana</i>), native of some of the Pacific islands. It is used by the natives as a candle. The oil from the nut ( <b>candlenut, or kekune</b>, <b>oil</b>) has many uses.
Source: webster1913