pynote

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English pīnhnutu; equivalent to pyne (“pine tree”) +‎ note (“nut”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpiːnut(ə)/, /ˈpinut(ə)/, /ˈpinət(ə)/
  • IPA(key): /ˈpiːn(ə)ˌnut(ə)/, /ˈpin(ə)ˌnut(ə)/ (uncontracted)

Noun

pynote (plural pynotes)

  1. A pinecone; the fruit of the pine tree.
  2. (rare) A pinenut; the seed of the pine tree.

Descendants

  • English: pinenut, pine nut, pine-nut

References

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