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pine nut

Noun CEFR B2
ˈpaɪn ˌnʌt

Definitions

  1. A fan of American actor Chris Pine (born 1980).
  2. The edible seed of any of several species of evergreen pine, especially Pinus pinea, Pinus cembra, and Pinus cembroides.
  3. The flavor that results from mixing pineapple and coconut.
    South-Africa, uncountable

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Examples

“pine nut soda”
“Hear⟳ that sound⟳? It's the screams of hundreds -- nay, thousands -- of Pine Nuts cheering. Chris Pine, the subject of superfan "Pine Nut" adoration worldwide, has been named the new face⟳ of Giorgio Armani Code fragrance for men. The ads will hit magazines (and hopefully very, very large billboards) in June 2014, but in the meantime, the Pine Nuts have⟳ one teaser photo to hold⟳ them over.”
“During one segment, Norton asked fans how far they had travelled to be in the studio audience. When a few who journeyed hours by bus or plane to see⟳ Cumberbatch identified themselves, the actor bounded up the stairs to bestow hugs and buss cheeks - a move⟳ guaranteed to endear him to fans. It also encouraged fellow Star Trek actor Chris Pine to do the same for those “Pine Nuts” who likewise travelled a long way.”
“Great news, Pine Nuts: Chris Pine is single again! […] The flattery continued Wednesday when the talk⟳ show⟳ host⟳ brought out a “Pine Nut” (which is a clever term for the actor’s fan base⟳) from the audience of her show⟳.”
“"[…] With Chris you don't have⟳ to generate⟳ that rapport because he is a wonderful guy." And the Pine Nuts would agree⟳.”
“Chris Pine Debuts His Shaved Head at CinemaCon — and the Pine Nuts Are Shook”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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