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acorn

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/bu.ˈlɔ.tɐ/bo·lo·ta

Definition

1

The nut of an oak tree, with a hard shell and rounded shape, typically seated in a woody cup.

Usage examples

Squirrels bury acorns for the winter.
The forest floor was covered with acorns.

Common combinations

oak acornacorn rainto eat acorns