What does pignut mean?
Pignut means The edible tuber of Conopodium majus, native to western Europe..
Pignut
/ˈpɪɡnʌt/ · noun
Meaning
The edible tuber of Conopodium majus, native to western Europe..
Definitions by Sense
- The edible tuber of Conopodium majus, native to western Europe.
- (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.
Synonyms for pignut
Antonyms for pignut
Related Words
Word Forms
- pignuts
- pig-nut
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pignut?
Common synonyms include black hickory, carya glabra, brown hickory, pignut hickory.
What is the opposite of pignut?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pignut in a sentence?
I prithee, let me bring thee where crabs grow; And I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts;
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