: the edible seed of any of several pines compare piñon
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First, combine the basil leaves, cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor or blender.—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025 Among the antipasti is a platter ($28) of mortadella, soppressata and a savory rustic pie, as well as an unusual salad called rape rosse ($16) of red beets, arugula, melon, pine nuts and goat’s cheese.—John Mariani, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 In a mini food processor, combine the pine nuts and garlic and pulse until a paste forms.—The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024 Try the shish barak a la gyoza or the wagyu beef kebab served with sour cherry and pine nuts, aptly named ‘Come With Me to Aleppo’.—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pine nut
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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