acorns
nounUK /ˈeɪ.kɔːnz/
US /ˈeɪ.kɔːrnz/
Acorns are the small brown nuts that grow on oak trees.
The squirrels gathered acorns to store for the winter.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The fruit of the oak tree, technically a nut enclosed in a cup-shaped base.
Botanists classify acorns as a type of true nut.
3. A small decorative ornament shaped like an acorn, often used in jewelry or woodwork.
The antique clock was trimmed with tiny brass acorns.
4. A term of endearment or nickname for a small, sturdy person or thing.
His grandfather affectionately called him 'little acorn.'