1. a small pine tree native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, bearing edible seeds
Usage: also spelled piñon or pinon; the tree is common in arid and semi-arid regions
2. the edible seed or nut of the pinyon tree
Usage: also called pinyon nut or pine nut

Examples

• The pinyon tree thrives in the high desert regions of Arizona and New Mexico.
• Pinyon nuts are a traditional food source for Native American communities in the Southwest.
• We gathered pinyon cones in the fall to harvest the nutritious seeds inside.
• The pinyon forest provides habitat for wildlife adapted to arid climates.
• Roasted pinyon nuts make a delicious and protein-rich snack.
• Pinyon wood is often used for firewood because it burns hot and long.