chestnut

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/ˈtʃɛsnʌt/

a round, reddish-brown nut that grows on a chestnut tree, often can be eaten

Chestnuts are flavorful and starchy nuts harvested from the sweet chestnut tree, primarily found in temperate regions across Europe, Asia, and North America. They have a distinctively sweet and nutty flavor, making them a popular ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. Chestnuts can be enjoyed roasted, boiled, steamed, or mashed, and are used in various recipes, including soups, stuffings, desserts, and purees. Beyond their culinary uses, chestnuts are valued for their nutritional benefits, being low in fat and calories while rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

He gathered a bag full of chestnuts during his nature walk.
With a crack, the shell of the chestnut split open, revealing the smooth and glossy nut inside.
He collected chestnuts from the forest floor during autumn hikes.
He snacked on roasted chestnuts while strolling through the park on a chilly day.
They boiled chestnuts and added them to stuffing for their Thanksgiving turkey.

a warm, medium to dark brown color resembling the nut of the chestnut tree

She dyed her hair a rich chestnut.
She painted the furniture in shades of chestnut.
He chose chestnut for the leather bag.
Curtains in chestnut added warmth to the room.
The painter mixed reds and browns to get chestnut.

any of several deciduous trees with attractive yellow-brown foliage in autumn

The park is lined with tall chestnuts.
She rested under the shade of a sprawling chestnut.
The garden features several ornamental chestnuts.
In autumn, the chestnuts turn a golden brown.
Children collected fallen leaves from the chestnuts.

Synonyms:

chestnut tree

a small, hard, horny growth on the inner surface of a horse's leg

The veterinarian examined the horse's chestnuts carefully.
Riders learned to clean the chestnuts during grooming.
The chestnuts on older horses are more prominent.
He noticed a crack on one of the chestnuts.
The farrier checked the chestnuts before shoeing.