the seed cone produced by various species of junipers, used as a spice or flavoring

the edible seed or kernel of a pine tree, typically used in cooking and baking

thin strip or branch of resinous pine wood used for lighting

An immortal in ancient Chinese mythology, identified as the rain god under the legendary emperor [[神农|神農|shen2 nong2]] or the teacher of the emperor [[帝喾|帝嚳|di4 ku4]]; later worshipped in Taoism as a perfected being.