pine nut

noun

: the edible seed of any of several pines compare piñon

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For example, pistachios, almonds, cashews, pine nuts, macadamia nuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds, and hemp seeds. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024 Among the other seafood entrees are Faroe Island salmon with pine nuts and lemon butter sauce and whole branzino with lemon and thyme. Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 28 Feb. 2024 Add basil, pine nuts and ½ cup of the cheese; process until basil is minced, 15 to 30 seconds. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 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 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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“Pine nut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pine%20nut. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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