ar-uh-khin

Definitions

1. noun

An archin or archin, in some South American countries, is the name given to the seed of the Brazil nut tree. It is the edible seed of the fruit of the Bertholletia excelsa tree.

“The archin was a staple food item in the local markets.”

2. noun

In some cultures, an archin can also refer to a small, edible seed of the pili nut tree.

“The villagers foraged for archins in the nearby forest.”