pine nut

noun

: the edible seed of any of several pines compare piñon

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Add remaining dressing and about a quarter of pine nut mixture and toss to coat evenly. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Taste Hemp seeds have a nutty taste that is a cross between sunflower seeds and pine nuts. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026 My favorite was La Vela, made with Portofino dry gin, pine nut vermouth, Amaro Camatti, and Campari. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Instead of pine nuts, prepare pesto with walnuts, per Landry. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pine nut

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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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“Pine nut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pine%20nut. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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