pine nut

/ˌpaɪn ˈnʌt/
/paɪn nət/
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Other forms: pine nuts

Definitions of pine nut
  1. noun
    edible seed of any of several nut pines especially some pinons of southwestern North America
    synonyms: pignolia, pinon nut
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    type of:
    edible nut
    a hard-shelled seed consisting of an edible kernel or meat enclosed in a woody or leathery shell
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