pinon
/ˈpɪnjən/
noun
- A small pine tree found in the southwestern United States and Mexico, or the edible seed (pine nut) it produces.
- We gathered piñon nuts from the forest floor to roast for a snack.
- The piñon is an important source of food for birds and wildlife in the desert.
- The piñon trees on the hillside filled the air with a sweet, woody scent.