nutgall (Meaning)
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nutgall (n.)
A more or less round gall resembling a nut, esp. one of those produced on the oak and used in the arts. See Gall, Gallnut.
Synonyms & Antonyms of nutgall
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nutgall Sentence Examples
- The nutgall, an excrescence on oak trees, is caused by a wasp depositing its eggs.
- Ink made from nutgalls was commonly used in medieval manuscripts and calligraphy.
- The black dye obtained from nutgalls is still used today in some textiles and leather goods.
- Nutgalls contain a high concentration of tannins, which give them their astringent and bitter taste.
- The traditional method of harvesting nutgalls involved collecting them from trees in the fall.
- Nutgalls have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, primarily as an astringent and anti-inflammatory agent.
- Ink made from nutgalls is known for its durability and resistance to fading.
- The shape and size of nutgalls can vary significantly depending on the type of oak tree they grow on.
- Nutgalls are a valuable source of tannins, which are used in the production of leather, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.
- The harvesting of nutgalls is carefully regulated in some areas to prevent overexploitation of oak trees.
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A more or less round gall resembling a nut, esp. one of those produced on the oak and used in the arts. See Gall, Gallnut.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The nutgall, an excrescence on oak trees, is caused by a wasp depositing its eggs.
Ink made from nutgalls was commonly used in medieval manuscripts and calligraphy.
The black dye obtained from nutgalls is still used today in some textiles and leather goods.
Nutgalls contain a high concentration of tannins, which give them their astringent and bitter taste.
