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American chestnut

[ uh-mer-i-kuhn chest-nuht, chest-nuht ]

noun

  1. chestnut1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of American chestnut1

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

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Example Sentences

American Chestnut Extract, made from the chestnut oak, is either a liquid or a solid extract in powder form.

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