cokernut
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The seed or nut is called cokernut, and has a pleasant, nutty taste.
From Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture by Saunders, William
He was going to ask her whether she wanted him to bring her a piece of the "chalklut" cake or a hunk of the "cokernut," but he got no farther.
From In a Little Town by Hughes, Rupert
A "cokernut shy," a Punch-and-Judy Show, and the old English game of Aunt Sally were some of the diversions provided.
From Bindle Some Chapters in the Life of Joseph Bindle by Jenkins, Herbert George
Yer mustn't use 'is 'ead as if it was a cokernut and yer wanted the milk.
From Bindle Some Chapters in the Life of Joseph Bindle by Jenkins, Herbert George
Eventually he was aroused from his torpor of despair by a carelessly flung cokernut hitting him sharply on the elbow.
From Bindle Some Chapters in the Life of Joseph Bindle by Jenkins, Herbert George
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