Portuguese Meaning of candlenut

Noz-moscada

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Definitions and Meaning of candlenut in English

Wordnet

candlenut (n)

large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles

seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes

Webster

candlenut (n.)

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 oil from the nut ( candlenut, / kekune, oil) has many uses.

The tree itself.

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Noz-moscada

large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles, seed of candlenut tree; s

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candlemas day => Dia da Candelária, candlemas => Candelária, candlemaker => Fabricante de velas, candlelight => luz de vela, candleholder => Castiçal,