Definition of pine nut - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
foodedible seed of certain pine trees
- She sprinkled pine nuts over the salad for extra crunch.
- Pine nuts are often used in pesto sauce.
- He added pine nuts to the dish for a nutty flavor.
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edible seed of certain pine trees
Expressions with pine
box made of pine wood
She stored her tools in a pine box.
long for something or someone intensely
She pined for her hometown after moving away.
sit on the bench during a game
He had to ride the pine for most of the season.
of a dark green color resembling pine trees
The walls were painted a soothing pine green.
long, slender leaves growing on pine trees
The wind rustled through the pine needles.
softwood harvested for construction and making furniture
The table was crafted from the finest pine tree wood.
edible seed of certain pine trees
Pine kernels are often used in pesto recipes.
type of pine tree with dark bark and needles
The black pine stood tall and majestic in the forest.
small mustelid of Europe and Asia, dark fur, yellow throat, pine woods
We spotted a pine marten with a yellow throat in the forest.
type of pine tree with reddish bark
The red pine stands tall in the northern forests.
wood from a common European pine species used for furniture
The furniture was made of Scotch pine.
pine tree with umbrella-shaped top, often grown for edible seeds
The umbrella pine is famous for its tasty seeds.
wood from a tall softwood conifer native to North America
We used white pine for the interior paneling because of its fine grain.
type of pine tree with yellowish wood
The yellow pine stood tall in the forest.
tree used in landscaping and reforestation
Aleppo pines are planted in many urban parks.
pine wood with visible knots used in furniture
The cabin was decorated with knotty pine furniture.
essential oil from pine trees used in aromatherapy
She added pine oil to the diffuser for relaxation.
type of pine tree native to western North America
The western yellow pine thrives in the mountainous regions of the Rockies.
very high or far from the ground like a tall tree
The bird built its nest high as a Georgia pine in the tree.
durable fragrant wood from a Tasmanian conifer used for quality furniture
Furniture made from Huon pine is highly prized for its quality.
evergreen tree known as Pinus banksiana
The forest was filled with jack pines.
ornamental tree grown in mild climates
Many gardens feature the Norfolk Island pine.
edible seed of certain pine trees
He collected nut pines to roast for a snack.
Expressions with nut
person who is difficult to deal with
He's a hard nut to crack in negotiations.
person obsessed with health and well-being
My brother is a health nut who runs daily.
peanut in its shell, as food or plant part
He cracked open a monkey nut to eat the peanut.
person extremely enthusiastic about religion
My uncle is a religious nut who attends church daily.
open a nut to get the seed
He used a hammer to crack a nut.
person who acts in a strange or funny way
My uncle is a bit of a nut at parties.
react with frustration or annoyance
You’ll do your nut if the printer jams one more time.
problem challenging to solve
The math puzzle was a hard nut to crack.
very difficult problem or situation
The new software bug is the hardest nut to crack for the developers.
acting in a crazy or irrational way
He's off his nut if he thinks that'll work.
extremely pleasing, enjoyable, or excellent in every way
The plan worked sweet as a nut!
person who is difficult to deal with
He's a tough nut to negotiate with at meetings.
problem that is challenging to solve
The math puzzle was a tough nut to crack.
very difficult problem or situation
The new project is the toughest nut to crack for the team.
work very hard or put in a lot of effort
She had to bust a nut to finish the project on time.
experience a sudden mechanical failure
The engine might blow a nut during the race.
large edible seed from a South American tree
I love adding Brazil nut to my granola.
bread with chopped nuts inside
She baked a delicious nut bread for breakfast.
spread made from ground nuts into a paste
She spread almond nut butter on her toast.
liquid from nuts used as a drink or in cooking
Nut milk is used in smoothies and baking.
pastry filled with nuts
She enjoyed a slice of nut roll with her coffee.
tree that produces edible nuts
The walnut is a common nut tree.
edible green seed from a pistachio tree
I love snacking on pistachio nuts.
edible seed of the cashew tree
I added some cashew nuts to the salad for crunch.
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- French:pignon, ...
- German:Pinienkern, ...
- Italian:pinolo, ...
- Spanish:piñón, ...
- Portuguese:pinhão, ...
- Chinese:松子, ...
- Japanese:松の実, ...
- Arabic:صُنوبَر, ...
- Hebrew:צְנוֹבָר, ...
- Russian:кедровый орех, ...
- Ukrainian:кедровий горіх, ...
- Hindi:चीड़ के बीज, ...
- Bengali:চিলগোজা, ...
- Catalan:pinyó, ...
- Czech:borové semínko, ...
- Danish:pinjekerne, ...
- Dutch:pijnboompit, ...
- Greek:κουκουνάρι, ...
- Hungarian:fenyőmag, ...
- Khmer:គ្រាប់ស្រល់, ...
- Korean:잣, ...
- Persian:دانه کاج, ...
- Polish:orzeszek piniowy, ...
- Portuguese (BR):pinhão, ...
- Romanian:semințe de pin, ...
- Swedish:pinjenöt, ...
- Thai:เมล็ดสน, ...
- Turkish:çam fıstığı, ...
- Vietnamese:hạt thông, ...

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