bitternut en · NOUN
Etymology
From bitter + nut.
Meanings
- The bitternut hickory, Carya cordiformis, a common hickory tree native to the eastern United States and southeast Canada.
- Its fruit, a bitter nut sometimes used as feed for livestock.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bitternuts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |