candlenut

English

noun
Definitions
  • A flowering tree ( and ) of the family Euphorbiaceae, also known as candleberry, , kemiri, or .
  • The seed of this tree, used as a candle

Etymology

Compound from English candle + English nut (head, insane person).

Origin

English

nut

Gloss

head, insane person

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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