pignon
/ˈpiːnjɒn/noun
An edible seed from the cones of certain pine trees, especially the stone pine, Pinus pinea, of southern Europe; a pine nut.
Origin
Early 16th century; earliest use found in The Grete Herball. From Middle French, French pignon a pine nut from Old Occitan pinhon a pine nut from pinha pine cone + -on, diminutive suffix. Compare Old Occitan pinho, pinhon, Catalan pinyó, Spanish piñon, Portuguese pinhão.