: the edible seed of any of several pines compare piñon
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Unlike many cleansers that strip the skin, this one helps maintain hydration, thanks to tangerine peel extract, squalene, and a blend of traditional Korean oils such as pine nut oil, camellia seed oil, and plum seed oil.—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024 First, combine the basil leaves, cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor or blender.—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025 Among the antipasti is a platter ($28) of mortadella, soppressata and a savory rustic pie, as well as an unusual salad called rape rosse ($16) of red beets, arugula, melon, pine nuts and goat’s cheese.—John Mariani, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 In a mini food processor, combine the pine nuts and garlic and pulse until a paste forms.—The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024 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
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