spanish chestnuts
nounUK /ˈspænɪʃ ˈtʃɛsnʌts/
US /ˈspænɪʃ ˈtʃɛsnʌts/
Spanish chestnuts are sweet brown nuts that grow inside prickly shells on big trees.
We roasted Spanish chestnuts over the fire on a cold autumn evening.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The large deciduous tree that produces these nuts.
A row of Spanish chestnuts lined the old village road.
3. The wood of this tree, often used for furniture and barrels.
The cabinet was made from polished Spanish chestnut.
4. A reddish-brown color like the nut's shell.
She painted the front door a warm Spanish chestnut shade.