Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Pine nut

//ˈpaɪn ˌnʌt// noun, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The edible seed of any of several species of evergreen pine, especially Pinus pinea, Pinus cembra, and Pinus cembroides.
  2. 2
    The flavor that results from mixing pineapple and coconut. South-Africa, uncountable

    "pine nut soda"

  3. 3
    A fan of American actor Chris Pine (born 1980). slang

    "Hear that sound? It's the screams of hundreds -- nay, thousands -- of Pine Nuts cheering. Chris Pine, the subject of superfan "Pine Nut" adoration worldwide, has been named the new face of Giorgio Armani Code fragrance for men. The ads will hit magazines (and hopefully very, very large billboards) in June 2014, but in the meantime, the Pine Nuts have one teaser photo to hold them over."

  4. 4
    edible seed of any of several nut pines especially some pinons of southwestern North America wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English pinnote, pynote, from Old English pīnhnutu (“pinenut”), equivalent to pine + nut. Cognate with Swedish pinjenöt (“pinenut”).

Etymology 2

Blend of pineapple + coconut.

Etymology 3

Blend of Pine + pine nut, with a pun on nut (“enthusiast, fanatic”).

See also for "pine nut"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: pinenut