: the edible seed of any of several pines compare piñon
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Add basil, pine nuts and ½ cup of the cheese; process until basil is minced, 15 to 30 seconds.—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 The detection of fermentation yeasts suggests that the concoction had a base of beer or wine, which was enhanced with flavors from honey and possibly royal jelly, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice and grapes.—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024 In addition to the psychedelic residue, scientists found that the cup contained traces of a variety of substances including alcohol, honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice and grapes.—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024 Top with the remaining Sichuan pepper oil, pine nuts, and cilantro, and serve hot with rice.—Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pine nut
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of pine nut was
before the 12th century
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