: the edible seed of any of several pines compare piñon
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The detection of fermentation yeasts suggests that the concoction had a base of beer or wine, which was enhanced with flavors from honey and possibly royal jelly, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice and grapes.—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024 In addition to the psychedelic residue, scientists found that the cup contained traces of a variety of substances including alcohol, honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice and grapes.—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024 Top with the remaining Sichuan pepper oil, pine nuts, and cilantro, and serve hot with rice.—Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024 Holy Smoke aromas of cherries and molasses and pine nuts, followed by flavors redolent of rounded red cherries from the Merlot.—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pine nut
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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