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Food Ingredients - Nuts and Seeds

Here you will learn the names of different nuts and seeds in English such as "almond", "acorn", and "pistachio".

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almond
almond
[noun]

a sweet oval nut with a pale brown shell

Ex: The monkey skillfully plucked the almonds from the tree. 
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cashew
cashew
[noun]

a small nut that is curved and is high in protein

Ex: As a chef, I love using cashews to create creamy vegan sauces that are both delicious and nutritious. 
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chestnut
chestnut
[noun]

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

Ex: He gathered a bag full of chestnuts during his nature walk. 
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coconut
coconut
[noun]

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

Ex: She cracked open a coconut to enjoy its refreshing water on a hot day at the beach. 
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hazelnut
hazelnut
[noun]

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

Ex: My aunt makes a homemade hazelnut liqueur that's really tasty. 
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macadamia nut

the sweet edible nut that grows on the macadamia tree

Ex: My friend shared a bag of chocolate-covered macadamia nuts with us. 
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peanut
peanut
[noun]

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

Ex: I couldn't resist buying a bag of freshly roasted peanuts from the street vendor. 
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pecan
pecan
[noun]

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

Ex: He gathered a handful of pecans from the ground. 
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pine nut
pine nut
[noun]

a small edible seed with buttery texture harvested from pine trees

Ex: They went for a hike in the woods and found a pine tree with abundant pine nuts. 
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pistachio
pistachio
[noun]

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

Ex: She carefully crushed the pistachios and sprinkled them over her ice cream. 
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walnut
walnut
[noun]

a brown nut which is shaped like human brain

Ex: He bought a bag of shelled walnuts for a more convenient snack. 
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black walnut

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

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

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

Ex: She discovered a bag of freshly roasted Japanese walnuts at the local market. 
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Brazil nut

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

Ex: He enjoyed a handful of Brazil nuts as a nutritious snack during his hiking adventure. 
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butternut
butternut
[noun]

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

Ex: We sat by the fireplace, cracking open butternuts and sharing stories. 
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Chilean hazelnut

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

Ex: They discovered a hidden grove of Chilean hazelnut trees while hiking. 
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kola nut
kola nut
[noun]

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

Ex: She carefully arranged a selection of kola nuts on a decorative plate. 
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filbert
filbert
[noun]

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

Ex: We sat around the picnic blanket, passing a bowl of filberts, enjoying their crunchy texture. 
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acorn
acorn
[noun]

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

Ex: They watched as squirrels busily gathered acorns, storing them away for the winter. 
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breadnut
breadnut
[noun]

a starchy fruit resembling chestnut or potato

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

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

Ex: 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
areca nut
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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