資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

資料來源 : WordNet®

Aleurites moluccana
     n : large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil
         used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used
         locally as candles [syn: {candlenut}, {varnish tree}]