Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beechnut
noun
/ˈbiːʧnʌt/
Definition
The edible nut of the beech tree.
Examples
- The squirrels gathered beechnuts during the autumn months.
- Beechnut oil is extracted from the nuts and used in cooking.
Meaning
A small, triangular nut that is found in clusters and is produced by beech trees, often used as food by wildlife and sometimes by humans.
Synonyms
- beech mast
- nut
- acorn (similar type)
