pine nut
noun
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.
pine nuts
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pluralof pine nut.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Pesto is made here with basil, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, garlic and grated cheese, all ground to a thick paste.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
And speaking of nutty, a handful of toasted pine nuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, walnuts, almonds, or even chopped chestnuts never goes amiss.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2025
Back before California was settled by Europeans and others, the Miwok and Nisenan subsisted on a hunter-gatherer diet of acorns, venison, salmon, pine nuts, elderberries, and other berries and plants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2025
Allergic reactions to foods such as pine nuts and goats milk happen frequently enough they may need warning labels, say experts.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2025
They started with a creamy chestnut soup, crusty hot bread, and greens dressed with apples ami pine nuts.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
