chestnut coal
noun
anthracite coal in sizes ranging from 1 3/16 to 1 5/8 inches (3 to 4 centimeters).
Origin of chestnut coal
1An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
- Also called nut coal.
Words Nearby chestnut coal
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