About The Word Candlenut

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Candlenut to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Candlenut definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Candlenut

Candlenut Meaning & Definition
Candlenut Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Candlenut?

[n] seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes
[n] large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles

Synonyms | Synonyms for Candlenut:

Related Terms | Find terms related to Candlenut:

See Also | Aleurites | Aleurites moluccana | angiospermous tree | candlenut | flowering tree | genus Aleurites | oilseed | varnish tree

Candlenut In Webster's Dictionary

\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 oil from the nut ( {candlenut, or kekune}, {oil}) has many uses. 2. The tree itself.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Mouth harp ‐ a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free…
  • Norlestrin ‐ trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and…
  • Gavialis gangeticus ‐ large fish-eating Indian crocodilian with a long…
  • Considerably ‐ to a great extent or degree; "I'm afraid the film was well over…
  • Theorizer ‐ someone who theorizes (especially in…
  • Publishing company ‐ a firm in the…
  • Macroeconomist ‐ an economist who specializes in…
  • Shortsighted ‐ lacking foresight or scope; "a short view of the problem"; "shortsighted…
  • Constrain ‐ restrict; "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations" [v]…
  • Virgilia oroboides ‐ tree with odd-pinnate leaves and racemes of fragrant pink to…