Buckeye
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbʌkaɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Buckeye is a noun meaning Any of several species of trees of the genus Aesculus.
Meaning
Any of several species of trees of the genus Aesculus.
More Meanings
- Any of several species of the related Mexican buckeye (genus Ungnadia).
- Seed or fruit of these plants.
- (US, slang) A native or resident of the American state of Ohio.
- Any of species Junonia coenia of butterflies; a common buckeye.
- (US) A confection made from peanut butter fudge partially dipped in chocolate to leave a circle of peanut butter visible, supposed to resemble the nut of the Ohio buckeye tree.
Example Sentences
Now there were long periods when he heard nothing except the wind in the trees and the plop of buckeyes on the earth.
Word Forms
- buckeyes
Synonyms for buckeye
Depending on context, synonyms include conker.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include conker, canoe, buck, buckthorn, buckmast, hackberry.
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