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beechnut

noun
beech·​nut | \ ˈbÄ“ch-ËŒnÉ™t How to pronounce beechnut (audio) \

Definition of beechnut

: the nut of the beech

Examples of beechnut in a Sentence

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 These also qualify as tree nuts: almonds, macadamia nuts, brazil nuts, cashews, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, chestnuts, beechnuts, hazelnuts, hickory nuts, pine nuts (pinon or pignoli) and gingko nuts. — Sonja Haller, USA TODAY, "My child's in a nut-free class. Now what? A back-to-school guide on safe snacks," 16 Aug. 2019 Maine bear biologist Jennifer Vashon said the number of complaints correlates with availability of natural foods such as berries, acorns and beechnuts. — Patrick Whittle, The Seattle Times, "With bears on the rise, states hope to limit human conflicts," 28 May 2017

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