Pignut
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɪɡnʌt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pignut is a noun meaning The edible tuber of Conopodium majus, native to western Europe.
Meaning
The edible tuber of Conopodium majus, native to western Europe.
More Meanings
- (US) Any of various types of hickory or their fruits; a hognut.
- Simmondsia chinensis, jojoba.
- Pelleted food for pigs.
Example Sentences
I prithee, let me bring thee where crabs grow; And I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts;
Justus partially overcame their scruples against work, and taught them that the black earth was rich in other produce than pignuts only.
The standard feed for Pigs is the “Pig Nut” – which comes in either a large or a small pellet which contains all the nutrients that they need.
Word Forms
- pignuts
- pig-nut
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hognut, pignolia, kippernut, earthnut, pili, groundnut.
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