pine nut
The edible seed of any of several species of evergreen pine, especially Pinus pinea,…The edible seed of any of several species of evergreen pine, especially Pinus pinea, Pinus cembra, and Pinus cembroides.
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Meaning
2 sensesThe edible seed of any of several species of evergreen pine, especially Pinus pinea, Pinus cembra, and Pinus cembroides.
Pinienkern
кедро́вый оре́хkedróvyj oréx
edible seed of any of several nut pines especially some pinons of southwestern North America
(South Africa, uncountable)The flavor that results from mixing pineapple and coconut.
pine nut soda
Examples
8 sentencesWhere do pine nuts come from?
Pine nuts come from pine cones.
These pine nuts are delicious, said the squirrel.
ru«Эти кедровые орехи бесподобны», — сказала белка.
de„Diese Pinienkerne sind vorzüglich“, sagte das Eichhörnchen.
You shouldn't use a hammer to crack pine nuts open.
Spread it on slices of toast and sprinkle some pine nuts on top.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English pinnote, pynote, from Old English pīnhnutu (“pinenut”), equivalent toFrom Middle English pinnote, pynote, from Old English pīnhnutu (“pinenut”), equivalent to pine + nut. Cognate with Swedish pinjenöt (“pinenut”).
Blend of pineapple + coconut.
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