pine nut

noun

1. Also the seed of any of several pine trees, as the piñon, eaten roasted or salted or used in making candy, pastry, etc., after removing the hard seed coat.
2. pine cone.

pine nut

noun

1. the edible seed of certain pine trees

Word History and Origins

Origin of pine nut¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English

Example Sentences

Here’s hoping grilled provolone on a cushion of toast makes a return appearance and the pecorino cake with pine nuts and jam never strays from the dessert list.

From Washington Post

To finish off the patty, Yoon adds toasted pine nuts and diced scallions.

From The Daily Beast

Toasted pine nuts are traditionally added to maqluba, but I used toasted slivered almonds instead, as they’re less pricey.

From Washington Post

Sprinkle with the pine nuts or slivered almonds, if using, and serve.

From Washington Post

Sweet as that sounds, one blogger who proclaimed them her favorite described the taste as “enoki-pine nut.”

From The Daily Beast

Pine Nut Cake is a sweet way to get a full serving of these tiny aphrodisiacs.

From The Daily Beast

The pine nut has a rich, marrowy kernel in a shell that varies in thickness from that of a chestnut to that of a hazel-nut.

From Project Gutenberg

Constance broke open a pine nut cake and settled herself for conversation.

From Project Gutenberg

Have traded your house and lot for 100 feet in the Pine Nut, 50 do.

From Project Gutenberg

It is like a pine-nut in form and colour, covered with scales, and firmer than a melon.

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With both Almond and Pine Nut trumese it is better to grind the gluten and nuts together first.

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