chestnut
noun/ˈtʃɛsnʌt/
Frequency rank: #7,987 most common English word
Meaning
a smooth, hard nut with a sweet flavor, produced by the chestnut tree.
Example sentence
Every autumn, we roast chestnut over an open fire and enjoy the warm, nutty flavor.
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