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Definition of candlenut or kekune

candlenut or kekune
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 oil from the nut ( candlenut, or kekune, oil) has many uses. 2. The tree itself.

Meaning of candlenut or kekune from wikipedia

- Candlenut oil or ****ui nut oil is extracted from the nut of Aleurites molucc**** (Aleurites triloba), the candlenut or ****u'i. The candlenut tree is widely...