Chestnut
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛˌsnʌt/
Chestnut (noun)
- A hard nut from a chestnut tree, often used for roasting or in cooking.
- A reddish-brown colour, like the shade of some nuts or dark brown hair.
- A horse coat colour that is reddish-brown, usually with a darker mane and tail.
Examples
- The squirrel buried a chestnut in the soil.
- I found a chestnut under the old tree.
Chestnut (adjective)
- Having a reddish-brown colour.
Examples
- She wore a chestnut scarf.
- The leaves turned chestnut before winter.