Beechnut
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbiːt͡ʃˌnʌt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Beechnut is a noun meaning The small, triangular, edible nut of the beech tree.
Meaning
The small, triangular, edible nut of the beech tree.
Example Sentences
The cultivated harvest in the fields was matched by the woodland ‘mast’ of beechnuts, acorns, chestnuts, and other fruits of the forest.
Word Forms
- beechnuts
- beech nut
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beech, buckmast, beechmast, butternut, buck, beechwood.
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