Definition of candlenut

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  • candlenut is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • candlenut is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • candlenut is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of candlenut

  • large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. aleurites moluccana
    2. varnish tree
  • seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes (noun)

See definition of candlenut in Merriam Webster