candlenut
/ˈkændəlˌnʌt/
noun
- The oily seed of a tropical tree, used in cooking and traditionally burned as a candle.
- The recipe calls for ground candlenut, which adds a rich, nutty flavor.
- In Hawaii, candlenuts were once strung on palm leaves and lit for light.
- She crushed a candlenut to thicken the curry sauce.
- The tree that produces these seeds, native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands.
- Farmers planted candlenut trees along the riverbank for shade and harvest.
- The wood of the candlenut tree is sometimes used for carving.
- The candlenut tree grows well in tropical climates with plenty of rain.