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Aleurites Moluccana.
Aleurites Moluccana - as a noun
Large tree native to southeastern asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
candlenutvarnish treeExample Sentences
"The seeds of aleurites moluccana are commonly known as candle nuts."
"The oil extracted from aleurites moluccana seeds is used in traditional medicine."
"In Hawaii, aleurites moluccana is called kukui and is the state tree."
"The wood of aleurites moluccana is used for carving and making musical instruments."
"The leaves of aleurites moluccana are large and heart-shaped."
