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acorn

/ˈeɪ.kɔːn/
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noun

Simple Meaning

a small brown nut that grows on oak trees and is eaten by squirrels.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation
Elementary — simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

“Look at that squirrel carrying a huge acorn up the tree!”

“We collected acorns in the park for a school project.”

▶Full Definition

The fruit of the oak, being an oval nut growing in a woody cup or cupule.

Related Words

Synonyms:
nut
Word Family:
oak