can·dle·nut /-ˌnʌt/
 桐(實)樹


 Can·dle·nut n.
 1. The fruit of a euphorbiaceous tree or shrub (Aleurites moluccana), native of some of the Pacific islands. It is used by the natives as a candle, the nut kernels being strung together. The oil from the nut (candlenut oil or kekune oil) has many uses, including as a varnish.
 Syn: -- varnish tree.
 2.  The tree itself (Aleurites moluccana).

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 candlenut
      n 1: large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil
           used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used
           locally as candles [syn: varnish tree, {Aleurites
           moluccana]
      2: seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes