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Aleurites moluccana
(gcide) | Candlenut \Can"dle*nut`\, n.
1. The fruit of a euphorbiaceous tree or shrub ({Aleurites
moluccana}), native of some of the Pacific islands. It is
used by the natives as a candle, the nut kernels being
strung together. The oil from the nut (
{), native of some of the Pacific islands. It is used by
the natives as a candle, the nut kernels being strung
together. The oil from the nut (} or { or ) has many uses,
including as a varnish.
Syn: varnish tree.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
2. The tree itself (Aleurites moluccana).
[Webster 1913 Suppl.] |
aleurites moluccana
(wn) | Aleurites moluccana
n 1: large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil
used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used
locally as candles [syn: candlenut, varnish tree,
Aleurites moluccana] |
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