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Definition of pine nut

pine nut

Plural:pine nuts
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The edible, oil-rich seed of various species of pine trees, characterized by a pale yellow color and a mild, buttery flavor, widely used in cooking and baking.

Example

"She lightly toasted a handful of pine nuts to sprinkle over the fresh basil pesto pasta."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Botanically, pine nuts are classified as seeds rather than true nuts, which can be a relevant distinction in both culinary applications and allergy management.

• Nearby Words

pincushion
pincushion flower
pine
pine nut
pine snake
pine woods litter snake
pine woods snake

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pine nut. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pine%20nut
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