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Aleurites moluccana

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.

  2. The tree itself ({Aleurites moluccana).