01 n. The edible nut of a forest tree (Castanea vesce) of Europe and America. Commonly two or more of the nuts grow in a prickly bur.
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The edible nut of a forest tree (Castanea vesce) of Europe and America. Commonly two or more of the nuts grow in a prickly bur.(Bot.)
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The tree itself, or its light, coarse-grained timber, used for ornamental work, furniture, etc.
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A bright brown color, like that of the nut.
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The horse chestnut (often so used in England).
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One of the round, or oval, horny plates on the inner sides of the legs of the horse, and allied animals.
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An old joke or story.[Slang]
Phrases & compounds
Chestnut tree —
a tree that bears chestnuts.