chestnut
|chest/nut|
B2
/ˈtʃɛs.nʌt/
nut, color, old joke
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chestnut' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'chastaigne,' which came from Latin 'castanea,' meaning 'chestnut tree.'
Historical Evolution
'chastaigne' transformed into the Middle English word 'chesteine,' and eventually became the modern English word 'chestnut.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the tree and its nut, but over time it also came to describe the color and an old joke.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of tree or its edible nut, known for its spiny husk and sweet flavor.
We roasted chestnuts over the open fire.
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Noun 2
a reddish-brown color resembling the nut of the chestnut tree.
She wore a chestnut-colored coat.
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