pine nut

See also: pinenut, pine-nut, and Pine Nut

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  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈpaɪn ˌnʌt/

Etymology 1

From Middle English pinnote, pynote, from Old English pīnhnutu (pinenut), equivalent to pine +‎ nut. Cognate with Swedish pinjenöt (pinenut).

Noun

pine nut (plural pine nuts)

  1. The edible seed of any of several species of evergreen pine, especially Pinus pinea, Pinus cembra, and Pinus cembroides.
    Synonyms: neoza, pignoli, pine kernel
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Etymology 2

Blend of pineapple +‎ coconut.

Noun

pine nut (uncountable)

  1. (South Africa) The flavor that results from mixing pineapple and coconut.
    pine nut soda

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