nutlet

noun

nut·​let ˈnət-lət How to pronounce nutlet (audio)
1
a
: a small nut
b
: a small fruit similar to a nut
2
: the stone of a drupelet

Examples of nutlet in a Sentence

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The samaras, on the other hand are more often referred to as nutlets or fruits. Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of nutlet was in 1848

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“Nutlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutlet. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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nutlet

noun
nut·​let ˈnət-lət How to pronounce nutlet (audio)
: a small nut
also : a small fruit similar to a nut
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