pine nut

noun

: the edible seed of any of several pines compare piñon

Examples of pine nut in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dinner was a three-course plated meal of the castle garden salad, with pine nuts and figs, plus chicken in a white wine sauce and roasted salmon filet, both served with celery root puree, broccolini and carrots. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024 Plates like whole sea bream with roasted tomatoes and lemons, and beef carpaccio with pine nuts and crushed pepper are meant to be shared. Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024 Here, travelers can partake in some unique adventure activities, from wild caving to pine nut gathering. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024 The chain was even able to reduce prices of some items, including its Kirkland Signature frozen shrimp and pine nuts (from $29.99 to $24.99). Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for pine nut 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pine nut was before the 12th century

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“Pine nut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pine%20nut. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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