: the edible seed of any of several pines compare piñon
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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 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 See All Example Sentences for pine nut
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of pine nut was
before the 12th century