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candlenut

/kændlˈnuːt/ noun · British & US
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What does candlenut mean?

noun

A seed pod of the candle tree, used as a source of oil for making candles, and also as a food source in some cultures.

Example

"The villagers used candlenuts to make candles for their homes."

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