europeanchestnuts
nounUK /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən ˈtʃɛsnʌts/
US /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən ˈtʃɛsnʌts/
European chestnuts are sweet nuts that grow inside prickly green shells on big trees in Europe.
We roasted europeanchestnuts over the fire and peeled them while they were still warm.
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2. The trees that produce these nuts, known for their large spreading branches.
The old europeanchestnuts lined the road and shaded the whole village.
3. The wood from these trees, often used for furniture and building.
The table was carved from europeanchestnuts and polished until it shone.
4. A term sometimes used for the shiny brown color of the nuts.
She painted the walls a warm europeanchestnuts shade.