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Candlenut Definition & Meaning

candlenut
noun
  1. large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles
  2. seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes

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What does candlenut mean?
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
What part of speech is candlenut?
Candlenut is a noun.
How many definitions does candlenut have?
Candlenut has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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