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piñon

Syllabification: (pi·ñon)

Pronunciation: /ˈpinyən, ˌpinˈyōn/

(also pinyon or piñon pine)

Definition of piñon

noun

a small pine tree with edible seeds, native to Mexico and the southwestern US.
- Pinus cemebroides, family Pinaceae
(also piñon nut) a pine nut obtained from the piñon tree.