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candlenut::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | aleurites moluccana, varnish tree |
| Type of | angiospermous tree, flowering tree |
candlenut::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | oil-rich seed, oilseed |
Examples of candlenut
candlenut
Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, candlenut, coconut cream, salt and sugar.
From the canberratimes.com.au
The candlenut tree, state tree of Hawaii, so named because the nuts were used as candles.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Candlenut is a waxy nut that looks similar to a large hazelnut.
From the canberratimes.com.au
The black is a prized pigment made from the soot of the candlenut.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Chilli, candlenut fish mousse in banana leaf.
From the nzherald.co.nz
He was taught at Taputapuatea, and rites of passage were marked with candlenut soot tattoos, painfully etched with needle-sharp bird bones.
From the nzherald.co.nz
The Samoan tattoo master dips his cutting tools into black ink made from the soot of burnt candlenut shells, and then punctures designs into the skin.
From the en.wikipedia.org
It's no wonder that kukui, or candlenut, is the state tree, given the numerous ways Native Hawaiians found to use all its parts as well as the beauty of its silver-green leaves.
From the sfgate.com
- Large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles
- Seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes
- The Candlenut (Aleurites moluccana), is a flowering tree in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, also known as Candleberry, Indian walnut, Kemiri, Varnish tree, Nuez de la India or Kukui nut tree.
- A round shape, cream colored seed that contains a large amount of oil. It enhances fragrance as well as thickens the gravy of curry dishes.
