chinkapin (Meaning)
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chinkapin (n)
small nut of either of two small chestnut trees of the southern United States; resembles a hazelnut
Synonyms & Antonyms of chinkapin
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chinkapin Sentence Examples
- We roasted a batch of chinkapins over the campfire, their sweet nutty flavor a delicious treat.
- The squirrels gathered fallen chinkapins, their furry cheeks bulging with the bounty.
- The dense forest floor was carpeted with a layer of spiky chinkapin shells.
- We hiked through a grove of towering chinkapin trees, their leaves shimmering golden in the fall sun.
- The local bakery sells a popular chinkapin flour bread, boasting a unique and slightly sweet taste.
- Wildlife biologists study the role chinkapins play in the delicate balance of the Appalachian ecosystem.
- Learning to identify chinkapin trees is a valuable skill for foragers looking for wild edibles.
- The intricate patterns on chinkapin shells inspire many local artists and craftspeople.
- The tannin-rich bark of chinkapin trees was traditionally used for natural dyes.
- As autumn approaches, the chinkapin branches become laden with glossy brown burrs, ready to release their precious nuts.
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small nut of either of two small chestnut trees of the southern United States; resembles a hazelnut
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
We roasted a batch of chinkapins over the campfire, their sweet nutty flavor a delicious treat.
The squirrels gathered fallen chinkapins, their furry cheeks bulging with the bounty.
The dense forest floor was carpeted with a layer of spiky chinkapin shells.
We hiked through a grove of towering chinkapin trees, their leaves shimmering golden in the fall sun.
