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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The seed of the nut- or stone-pine of southern Europe, Pinus Pinea, or its kernel. These are eaten like almonds and are used in confectionery. See nut-pine and stone-pine under pine.

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  • noun A pine nut; the edible seed of a pine tree.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun edible seed of any of several nut pines especially some pinons of southwestern North America

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