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1. (n.) candlenut
the oily fruit or nut of a SE Asian tree, Aleurites moluccana, of the spurge family, the kernels of which when strung together are used locally as candles.
2. candlenut
the tree itself.
Etymology: (1850–55)
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1. (noun) candlenut, varnish tree, Aleurites moluccana
large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles
2. (noun) candlenut
seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes
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