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 [noun]

a sweet oval nut with a pale brown shell

Ex: The monkey skillfully plucked the almonds from the tree .

cashew [noun]

a small nut that is curved and is high in protein

Ex: She enjoyed snacking on roasted cashews for their rich and creamy taste .

chestnut [noun]

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

Ex: He collected chestnuts from the forest floor during autumn hikes .

coconut [noun]

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

Ex:

hazelnut [noun]

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

Ex: My grandmother 's hazelnut cake was a crowd-pleaser at the family reunion .

macadamia nut [noun]

the sweet edible nut that grows on the macadamia tree

Ex: She indulged in a handful of roasted macadamia nuts as a decadent snack .

peanut [noun]

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

Ex: Peanuts can be processed to make peanut flour , which is used in gluten-free baking .

pecan [noun]

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

Ex: I keep a bag of pecans in the freezer for baking .

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 .

pistachio [noun]

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

Ex: He sprinkled crushed pistachios over his salad for added texture and flavor .

walnut [noun]

a brown nut which is shaped like human brain

Ex: My favorite type of brownie is the one with walnuts in it .

black walnut [noun]

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 .

Japanese walnut [noun]

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.

Brazil nut [noun]

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.

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 .

Chilean hazelnut [noun]

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.

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

hickory nut [noun]

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 .

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 .

pumpkin seed [noun]

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 .

sunflower seed [noun]

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 .

sesame seed [noun]

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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