Found 3 items, similar to candlenut.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: candlenut kemiri
English → English (WordNet) Definition: candlenut candlenut n 1: large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles [syn: varnish tree, Aleurites moluccana ] 2: seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes
English → English (gcide) Definition: Candlenut Candlenut \Can"dle*nut`\, n. 1. The fruit of a euphorbiaceous tree or shrub (Aleurites moluccana ), native of some of the Pacific islands. It is used by the natives as a candle, the nut kernels being strung together. The oil from the nut ( {), native of some of the Pacific islands. It is used by the natives as a candle, the nut kernels being strung together. The oil from the nut (} or { or ) has many uses, including as a varnish. Syn: varnish tree. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 2. The tree itself (Aleurites moluccana). [Webster 1913 Suppl.]