chestnut coal


noun
  1. anthracite coal in sizes ranging from 1 3/16 to 1 5/8 inches (3 to 4 centimeters).

Origin of chestnut coal

1
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
  • Also called nut coal.

Words Nearby chestnut coal

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