candlenut

A noun referring to the seed of a large tree native to southeastern Asia, whose kernels yield oil used in varnishes and are sometimes strung together and used locally as candles.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das den Samen eines großen, in Südostasien heimischen Baumes bezeichnet, aus dessen Kernen Öl für Lacke gewonnen wird und der von Einheimischen manchmal aufgereiht als Kerze verwendet wird.

1. Candlenut tree C1 formal scientific

   A large tree native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, whose nuts produce oil used in varnishes and paints.

   • The candlenut tree grows abundantly in tropical rainforests.
   • Local artisans use oil from the candlenut tree for wood finishes.
   • Candlenut trees can reach heights of up to 25 meters.

   🇩🇪Lichtnussbaum

   Synonyme: candleberryvarnish tree

2. Candlenut seed C1 formal scientific

   The seed of the candlenut tree, which is rich in oil and traditionally strung together to be burned as candles.

   • In some cultures, candlenuts are strung on palm leaves and lit for illumination.
   • The oil extracted from candlenuts is used in traditional varnishes.
   • Candlenuts must be cooked before consumption to remove toxic compounds.

   🇩🇪Lichtnuss

• candlenuts plural form
• candlenuts' possessive plural form
• candlenut's possessive singular form