Candlenut

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 nut kernels being strung together. The oil from the nut (
candlenut oil or
kekune oil) has many uses, including as a varnish.
Syn. -- varnish tree. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

2. The tree itself (Aleurites moluccana). [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]