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pinyon Definition

☆ pin·yon (pin′yən, pēn′yōn, pēn yōn′)

noun

  1. any of several small pines (as Pinus cembroides, P. monophylla, or P. edulis) with large, edible seeds, widely distributed in W North America
  2. the seed

Etymology: AmSp piñón < Sp, pine nut < piña, pine cone < L pinea < pinus, pine

Browse dictionary entries near pinyon

  1. ‹ Pinyin
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  3. ‹ pinxter flower
  4. ‹ pinxit
  5. ‹ pinworm
  6. ‹ pinwheel
  7. ‹ pinweed
  8. ‹ pinwale
  9. ‹ pinup
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