candlenut

• Nom masculin désignant la graine d'un grand arbre d'Asie du Sud-Est, dont les amandes fournissent une huile utilisée dans les vernis, et qui sont parfois enfilées et utilisées par les populations locales comme bougies.

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.

   Bancoulier

   • 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.

   Synonymescandleberryvarnish tree

2. Candlenut seedC1formalscientific

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

   Noix de bancoulier

   • 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.