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CANDLENUT

\kˈandə͡lnˌʌt], \kˈandə‍lnˌʌt], \k_ˈa_n_d_əl_n_ˌʌ_t]\

Definitions of CANDLENUT

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

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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 oil from the nut ( candlenut, kekune, oil) has many uses.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

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