- 1. n. The fruit of two South American trees (Lecythis Ollaria, and L. Zabucajo), which have for their fruit large, pot-shaped, woody capsules containing delicious nuts, and opening almost explosively by a circular lid at the top. Vases and pots are made of this capsule. Source: opted
- 2. The fruit of two South American trees (Lecythis Ollaria, and L. Zabucajo), which have for their fruit large, pot-shaped, woody capsules containing delicious nuts, and opening almost explosively by a circular lid at the top. Vases and pots are made of this capsule. MONKEY'S PUZZLE Mon"key's puz"zle. (Bot.) A lofty coniferous Chilian tree (Araucaria imbricata), the branches of which are so crowded and intertwisted "as to puzzle a monkey to climb." The edible nuts are over an inch long, and are called piñon by the Chilians. Source: webster
- 3. The fruit of two South American trees (Lecythis Ollaria, and L.Zabucajo), which have for their fruit large, pot-shaped, woodycapsules containing delicious nuts, and opening almost explosively bya circular lid at the top. Vases and pots are made of this capsule. Source: adambom
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