nut-like
|nut-like|
/ˈnʌtˌlaɪk/
resembling a nut (taste, aroma, or form)
Etymology
'nut-like' originates from Old English roots, specifically the noun 'hnutu' meaning 'nut' and the adjective-forming suffix '-līc' (modern '-like') meaning 'similar to' or 'having the form of'.
'hnutu' became Middle English 'nut', and Old English '-līc' developed into Middle and Modern English '-like', which combined to form the modern compound 'nut-like'.
Initially, it meant 'similar to or having the qualities of a nut', and this meaning has remained essentially the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a flavor or aroma reminiscent of nuts.
The cheese has a subtle, nut-like flavor.
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Adjective 2
resembling a nut in shape or texture (e.g., hard, shell-like, or kernel-like).
The seed pods develop a hard, nut-like shell as they mature.
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Last updated: 2025/08/10 10:30