chestnut (Meaning)
chestnut (n)
wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn; yield a hard wood and edible nuts in a prickly bur
edible nut of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
the brown color of chestnuts
a small horny callus on the inner surface of a horse's leg
a dark golden-brown or reddish-brown horse
chestnut (s)
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
chestnut (n.)
The edible nut of a forest tree (Castanea vesca) of Europe and America. Commonly two or more of the nuts grow in a prickly bur.
The tree itself, or its light, coarse-grained timber, used for ornamental work, furniture, etc.
A bright brown color, like that of the nut.
The horse chestnut (often so used in England).
One of the round, or oval, horny plates on the inner sides of the legs of the horse, and allied animals.
An old joke or story.
chestnut (a.)
Of the color of a chestnut; of a reddish brown color; as, chestnut curls.
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chestnut Sentence Examples
- We roasted a warm batch of chestnuts over the crackling fire, their sweet aroma filling the air.
- The squirrel scurried up the tree, clutching a shiny brown chestnut in its teeth.
- My grandmother's horse, Chestnut, had a beautiful auburn coat the color of ripe chestnuts.
- In the fall, the leaves on the chestnut tree transformed into a fiery display of reds, oranges, and yellows.
- The antique jewelry box was crafted from a rich, dark chestnut wood with intricate carvings.
- The chef used finely chopped chestnuts to add a unique texture and nutty flavor to the stuffing.
- Her long, brown hair cascaded down her shoulders in rich chestnut waves.
- The fortune teller predicted a journey for me, based on the single chestnut hidden in my palm.
- The classic board game "Risk" uses a little wooden chestnut to represent one of the playing pieces.
- We collected a bag of chestnuts from the park, planning to make a delicious chestnut soup later.
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wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea, any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn; yield a hard wood and edible nuts
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We roasted a warm batch of chestnuts over the crackling fire, their sweet aroma filling the air.
The squirrel scurried up the tree, clutching a shiny brown chestnut in its teeth.
My grandmother's horse, Chestnut, had a beautiful auburn coat the color of ripe chestnuts.
In the fall, the leaves on the chestnut tree transformed into a fiery display of reds, oranges, and yellows.
