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noun

Say it like: Pieeo-n

The correct spelling is pinyon. Any of several species of North American pines in Pinus subsect. Cembroides that bear edible seeds (pine nuts), especially Pinus edulis; the nut pine. For example: "The hills were covered with clusters of piñon."

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The hills were covered with clusters of piñon.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Any of several species of North American pines in Pinus subsect. Cembroides that bear edible seeds (pine nuts), especially Pinus edulis; the nut pine.
  2. 2.A pine nut.

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