candlenut

• Sustantivo que designa la semilla de un árbol grande nativo del sudeste asiático, cuyas semillas producen un aceite utilizado en barnices y, a veces, se ensartan y usan localmente como velas.

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.

1. Candlenut treeC1formalscientific

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

   Árbol de nuez de candela

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscandleberryvarnish tree

2. Candlenut seedC1formalscientific

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

   Nuez de candelilla

   • 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.