can·dle·nut /-ˌnʌt/
桐(實)樹
Can·dle·nut n.
1. The fruit of a euphorbiaceous tree or shrub (Aleurites moluccana), native of some of the Pacific islands. It is used by the natives as a candle, the nut kernels being strung together. The oil from the nut (candlenut oil or kekune oil) has many uses, including as a varnish.
Syn: -- varnish tree.
2. The tree itself (Aleurites moluccana).
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candlenut
n 1: large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil
used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used
locally as candles [syn: varnish tree, Aleurites
moluccana]
2: seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes