pine nut

noun

: the edible seed of any of several pines compare piñon

Examples of pine nut in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile gently stir together goat cheese, pine nuts, oregano, lemon zest and juice and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large bowl until combined; set aside. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024 To toast pine nuts, place them in a dry skillet and set the pan over medium-low heat. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024 The acid of the lemon is just enough, the featherlight foam delivers creaminess and the chicken skin and pine nuts add add satisfying texture. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024 Look for dishes like Wagyu gyoza ($22); the White Lotus sushi roll ($26), made with popcorn shrimp tempura, avocado, asparagus, tuna and wasabi truffle soy; cauliflower ($15) with red dates and pine nuts; and Chilean seabass with truffle miso ($47). Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024 The remote area would have been a great spot for gathering pine nuts and hunting for upland game, so whatever Indigenous group occupied the area would naturally have burned the land to get rid of dense underbrush and trigger lush plant growth to attract animals, Leivas said. Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024 One by one, the men present the Scouts with their food: Mushrooms, greens, pine nuts, etc. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 18 July 2023 Crisp prosciutto and pine nuts add texture and flavor. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2024 Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Ellie Krieger, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pine nut was before the 12th century

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“Pine nut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pine%20nut. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

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