1. Plural of pinon; small pine trees native to southwestern North America that produce edible nuts.
Usage: Also spelled 'piñons' or 'pinyon'; Commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions
2. The edible nuts produced by pinon trees, used in cooking and eaten as snacks.
Usage: Also called pinon nuts or pine nuts

Examples

• The landscape was dotted with pinons and juniper trees.
• Pinons thrive in the high desert regions of New Mexico and Arizona.
• She roasted pinons over the fire for a traditional snack.
• The pinons produced an abundant harvest of nuts that year.
• Local artisans use pinons in their traditional recipes.
• Pinons are an important food source for wildlife in the Southwest.