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

Examples

• The pinyons dotted the landscape of the New Mexico desert.
• Pinyons are harvested in the fall when the cones open.
• She roasted pinyons over the fire for a traditional snack.
• The pinyons provide food and shelter for local wildlife.
• Pinyons have been an important food source for indigenous peoples for centuries.
• The grove of pinyons offered shade in the otherwise barren terrain.