'Candlenut' definitions:

Definition of 'candlenut'

noun

Large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles [syn: candlenut, varnish tree, Aleurites moluccana]

noun

Seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes

Definition of 'Candlenut'

From: GCIDE

Candlenut \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 (
{), 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 (} or { or ) has many uses, including as a varnish.
Syn: varnish tree. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
2. The tree itself (Aleurites moluccana). [Webster 1913 Suppl.]