ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
1. also candleberry tree
a.
[so called from the use of the nuts as candles by natives in the So. Pacific]
: candlenut
b.
[so called from the wax obtained from its berries, formerly used to make candles]
: wax myrtle
2. : the fruit of either the candlenut or the wax myrtle