English Explanatory Dictionary

pine nut

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The edible seed of any of several species of evergreen pine, especially Pinus pinea, Pinus cembra, and Pinus cembroides.
noun
  1. The flavor that results from mixing pineapple and coconut.
noun
  1. A fan of American actor Chris Pine (born 1980).

Pronunciation

/ˈpaɪn ˌnʌt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pine nut.wav

Word forms

pine nut pine nuts pinenut pine-nut

Etymology

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

Synonyms

neoza pignoli pine kernel

Derived words

pine nut porridge pine nut syndrome
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