Candlenut Definition
kăndl-nŭt
noun
The fruit of a tree (Aleurites moluccana) of the spurge family, growing in the Pacific Islands: the fruit is burned as a candle by indigenous peoples and processed commercially for its oil.
Webster's New World
This tree.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- Aleurites moluccana
- varnish tree
Other Word Forms of Candlenut
Noun
Singular:
candlenut
Plural:
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