pine nut

noun

: the edible seed of any of several pines compare piñon

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Immediately toss the roasted broccoli with more olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, toasted pine nuts, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and chiffonade fresh basil leaves. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026 Add the parmesan and pine nuts, and gently toss to combine. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026 Traditionally, this northern Italian sauce is made of garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves. Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026 Add remaining dressing and about a quarter of pine nut mixture and toss to coat evenly. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 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 10 Mar. 2026.

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