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Nuts and Seeds

25 Words

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almond
1.
al
mond
Noun

a sweet oval nut with a pale brown shell

The monkey skillfully plucked the almonds from the tree.

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cashew
2.
ca
shew
Noun

a small nut that is curved and is high in protein

As a chef, I love using cashews to create creamy vegan sauces that are both delicious and nutritious.

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chestnut
3.
chest
nut
Noun

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

He gathered a bag full of chestnuts during his nature walk.

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coconut
4.
co
co
nut
Noun

a large fruit with a hard shell and edible white flesh inside containing a milky liquid

She cracked open a coconut to enjoy its refreshing water on a hot day at the beach.

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hazelnut
5.
ha
zel
nut
Noun

a round nut that can be eaten and has a brown shell

My aunt makes a homemade hazelnut liqueur that's really tasty.

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macadamia nut
Noun

the sweet edible nut that grows on the macadamia tree

My friend shared a bag of chocolate-covered macadamia nuts with us.

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peanut
7.
pea
nut
Noun

a type of nut that could be eaten, growing underground in a thin shell

I couldn't resist buying a bag of freshly roasted peanuts from the street vendor.

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pecan
8.
pe
can
Noun

a sweet oval nut with a dark brown shell that grows in America

He gathered a handful of pecans from the ground.

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pine nut
Noun

a small edible seed with buttery texture harvested from pine trees

They went for a hike in the woods and found a pine tree with abundant pine nuts.

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pistachio
10.
pis
ta
chio
Noun

an edible green nut with a hard shell that is sometimes half-open

She carefully crushed the pistachios and sprinkled them over her ice cream.

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walnut
11.
wal
nut
Noun

a brown nut which is shaped like human brain

He bought a bag of shelled walnuts for a more convenient snack.

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black walnut
Noun

a type of nut native to North America, known for its rich flavor and dark shell

It took some effort, but I managed to extract the meat from the black walnut shell.

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Japanese walnut
Noun

a type of edible nut that comes from the Juglans ailanthifolia tree native to Japan, known for its distinctive flavor and crunchy texture

She discovered a bag of freshly roasted Japanese walnuts at the local market.

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Brazil nut
14.
Brazil nut
Noun

a large, flavorful nut harvested from the Brazil nut tree, known for its rich taste and high nutritional value

He enjoyed a handful of Brazil nuts as a nutritious snack during his hiking adventure.

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bu
tter
nut
Noun

an elongated, mild-flavored nut, known for its smooth, oily texture and sweet taste

We sat by the fireplace, cracking open butternuts and sharing stories.

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Chilean hazelnut
Noun

a type of nut harvested from the Chilean hazelnut tree, characterized by its small size, smooth texture, and distinctively sweet flavor

They discovered a hidden grove of Chilean hazelnut trees while hiking.

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kola nut
Noun

a bitter, caffeine-rich nut harvested from the evergreen kola tree

She carefully arranged a selection of kola nuts on a decorative plate.

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filbert
18.
fil
bert
Noun

a type of nut produced by certain species of hazel trees, known for its rounded shape and rich, buttery flavor

We sat around the picnic blanket, passing a bowl of filberts, enjoying their crunchy texture.

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acorn
19.
a
corn
Noun

a small, nut-like seed produced by oak trees, typically characterized by its cap and potential to grow into a new oak tree

They watched as squirrels busily gathered acorns, storing them away for the winter.

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bread
nut
Noun

a starchy fruit resembling chestnut or potato

It took some effort, but I managed to crack open the breadnut's hard shell.

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hickory nut
Noun

a type of large, flavorful nut harvested from various species of hickory trees

They gathered hickory nuts from the forest floor, filling their baskets with the treasure trove of large and flavorful nuts.

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areca nut
Noun

a seed harvested from the areca palm tree, typically used for chewing and is known for its stimulating effects

They sat in a circle, passing around a box of areca nuts, engaging in lively discussions and laughter.

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pumpkin seed
Noun

the edible, flat, oval-shaped seeds that are typically found inside the pumpkin fruit, known for their nutty flavor and nutritional value.

As he explored the farmers' market, he discovered a bag of spiced pumpkin seeds.

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sunflower seed
Noun

the edible seed harvested from the sunflower plant, known for its small size, distinctive shell, and nutty flavor

As he explored the farmers' market, he discovered a bag of salted and roasted sunflower seeds.

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sesame seed
Noun

a small, edible seed with a nutty flavor commonly used in cooking and baking

They ground sesame seeds into a paste and used it as a base for making tahini sauce.

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