beechnut

[ beech-nuht ]

noun

1. the small, triangular, edible nut of the beech.

beechnut

/ ˈbiːtʃˌnʌt /

noun

1. the small brown triangular edible nut of the beech tree. Collectively, the nuts are often termed beech mast , esp when lying on the ground

Word History and Origins

Origin of beechnut¹

First recorded in 1730–40; beech + nut

Example Sentences

The hazelnut is next best, then perhaps the peanut and the beechnut.

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Another time she offered big balls of popped corn stuck together with maple sugar, and liberally sprinkled with beechnut kernels.

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The best beechnut hunting lay in the most sheltered area near Willow Brook, but there were other considerations.

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The grove already had an ample quota of beechnut harvesters of high and low degree.

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Beechnut directed Phonny to put this pan down upon the hearth where the apples would roast.

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