: the edible seed of any of several pines compare piñon
Examples of pine nut in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThe remote area would have been a great spot for gathering pine nuts and hunting for upland game, so whatever Indigenous group occupied the area would naturally have burned the land to get rid of dense underbrush and trigger lush plant growth to attract animals, Leivas said.—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024 One by one, the men present the Scouts with their food: Mushrooms, greens, pine nuts, etc.—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 18 July 2023 Crisp prosciutto and pine nuts add texture and flavor.—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2024 Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant.—Ellie Krieger, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Drizzle with tahini sauce, then sprinkle with pine nuts, pomegranate seeds and feta and serve immediately.—Blanche Shaheen, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2024 The signature dishes will include warm prawns with olive oil and lemon juice, escargot with garlic butter and parsley, marinated lamb cutlets with olive and aubergine caviar with pine nuts, and more.—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the eggs, pine nuts, raisins, sugar, zest and salt until combined.—Leah Koenig, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2023 While a fake tree may not have the natural pine sap scent, pine nuts, pollen or some of the other allergens that a real tree typically has, fake may not necessarily give you a break from allergic reactions.—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of pine nut was
before the 12th century
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