Candlenut (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Varnish Tree
• Aleurites Moluccana

Hypernyms

• Flowering Tree

Meaning ²

Seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Hypernyms

• Oil-rich Seed